The 1990s - 5 - Answers

Published: Saturday 28th June 2025A free History quiz about the people and events of the 1990s.
  1. Which British boxer became WBC World heavyweight champion in September 1995? Frank Bruno.
  2. Which former US President died in April 1994? Richard Nixon.
  3. Which unpopular tax was introduced in England and Wales on April 1st 1990? The Community Charge (Poll Tax).
  4. On what fictional island was the 1995 TV sit-com Father Ted set? Craggy Island.
  5. What was formally established when the Maastricht Treaty came into force in 1993? The European Union.
  6. Who succeeded Terry Venables as manager of the England national football team? Glenn Hoddle.
  7. What was the name of the arcade game introduced by Sega in 1991 and still going strong today? Sonic the Hedgehog.
  8. With which band did Justin Timberlake find fame in 1998? NSYNC.
  9. Who did Shane Warne bowl out with the so-called "Ball of the Century" in June 1993? Mike Gatting.
  10. Who at age 52 in 1999, became the oldest female to top the US charts? Cher.
  11. Which supermarket group opened its first shop in the UK in Birmingham in April 1990? Aldi.
  12. What became legal for the first time in the Republic of Ireland in February 1997? Divorce.
  13. Created by Richard Curtis, which BBC sit-com starring Dawn French made its debut in November 1994? The Vicar of Dibley.
  14. Who scored both goals as Manchester United won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1991? Mark Hughes.
  15. Which boy band announced their split in February 1996? Take That.
  16. Who became the 42nd President of the USA in January 1993? Bill Clinton.
  17. In winning his 26th Grand Prix in 1992, who became Britain's most successful racing driver? Nigel Mansell.
  18. Reflecting the day it was signed in 1998, what name is the Belfast Agreement often known by? The Good Friday Agreement.
  19. Known as "The Great One", which ice hockey player retire in 1999? Wayne Gretzky.
  20. Guitarist Richey Edwards' car was found at the Severn Bridge in 1995 after he had gone missing two weeks earlier, of what rock band was he a member? Manic Street Preachers.

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