McDonald's opens in Moscow. Lech Walesa elected president of Poland. Kentucky Education Reform Act is passed. Jockey Bill Shoemaker retires with record 8,833 wins. Persian Gulf war.
Communism collapses with dissolution of Soviet Union.
Clarence Thomas' confirmation to the Supreme Court is held up by hearings on Anita Hill's allegations of sexual harrassment. Ethnic tensions lead to violence in former Yugoslavia. Dow reaches 3,000 for first time. Riots break out in Los Angeles after four police officers are acquitted in Rodney King beating. Bill Clinton elected president.