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The '90s were filled with slap bracelets, Game Boys, and Walkmans!
Many '90's kids look back at the decade with fond memories and happiness. It was a time of childhood innocence and fun for most children. What do you remember most from the last decade before the millennium?
Do you remember the best '90s buzz words? What about the most popular movies and television shows of the decade? Who were the hottest artists of the time? Pop culture junkies will have no trouble answering these questions!
Which characters were the most popular? What video game was everyone trying to get their hands on? Do you know what the latest trends and styles of the decade were? The '90s were a cool, exciting, and stylish time for the world.
You'll probably know some of the must-have toys from the time as well. You could be the coolest on the playground if you had a Tamagotchi or Pokemon cards, not to mention Moon Shoes!
The decade was filled with gadgets, hit songs, and movies that bring back lots of nostalgia for kids of the decade. It was a time of breakout boy bands and even a little politics. So, if you think you're ready, brush up on your '90s knowledge and go back to the past with this quiz!
The song debuted in 1993.
Bill Clinton was US president from 1993-2001.
The Simpsons debuted in 1989 but garnered worldwide popularity during the 1990s.
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When Windows 95 debuted, it aired a commercial featuring popular celebrities of that time.
Vanilla Ice’s real name is Robert Van Winkle.
Princess Diana’s car crashed when paparazzi tried to follow them in 1997.
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After making billions with his computer software empire, Bill Gates also created a foundation with his wife to support social causes.
The stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld was the star of this sitcom.
The World Wide Web, which went live in 1991, launched the world in the internet era where we are now.
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Chocker necklaces were popular among teens and young adult women of the '90s.
The Beanie Babies were small animal-shaped stuff toys that were collected as a group.
The Lewinsky scandal came out in 1998, leading to an impeachment of Clinton and even a suspension of his law practice. He was somehow cleared eventually.
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Before things became digitally compact via CDs and DVDs, movies were recorded on VHS tapes.
Instead of being embarrassed, husband John had his private part restitched and he even made adult movies after the incident.
The Sony Discman played one CD at a time, much like how the Sony Walkman played one cassette tape at a time.
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Friends started airing in 1994 and lasted until 2004.
Terminator 2 dominated the worldwide box office in 1991.
Around 160+ people died in this event, with more than 600+ getting injured.
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OJ Simpson was eventually acquitted of the crime.
Hiphop is also culturally linked to the US African-American communities which popularized this kind of music and lifestyle.
The Real World debuted in 1992 where strangers were voted to live together, a kind of precursor to Big Brother and other similar reality TV shows today.
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The Olsen twins are now grown up and are fashion designers with their own businesses.
Trolls were already popular during the 1960s but had popularity resurgences in various decades, including the ‘90s. It is said that a Troll animated film is being made this decade.
Quentin Tarantino won the highest honor at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 for Pulp Fiction.
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Nirvana redefined the genre of music in the ‘90s until the untimely demise of their lead singer/composer, Kurt Cobain.
The Super Nintendo ushered in an era called the “console wars” when it reached US shores.
Jurassic Park was released in 1993, and three more film sequels followed through the years.
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Though the 1991 issue was covered internationally, this kind of issue still persists in America today.
Around 62 books were published under the original Goosebumps series, with many spinoff series published after.
Rollerblading became a popular hobby in the ‘90s, with people preferring the one-line blade-like design of the wheels unlike in traditional skates.
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The boys in South Park often use profanity or foul language, and the show's themes center on adult concerns such as racism, adultery, politics, and other social issues of the time.
Michael Jackson released two studio albums during the '90s.
Toy Story made Pixar, the animation studio that specializes in 3D animation, a household name.
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Napster paved the way for the development of file sharing devices and businesses we commonly see today, only now it’s within legal means.