And closer to home, you were pictured doing charity work, sponsored runs and much more in South Tyneside.
To prove it, we have put together a wonderful selection of Gazette archive photos from 1991 and here they are.
So whether you are from Lukes Lane or Quarry Lane, we have something for you all.
Take a look, re-live the memories and then get in touch to tell us more.
1. Ready to walk at Lukes Lane
Lukes Lane pupils set off for their round the school walk for Romania in February 1991. Is there someone you know in this photo? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A wonderful choir
Choir members of St Mark's and St Cuthbert's Church, Quarry Lane won the Dean's Award from the Royal School of Church Music in 1991. Left to right are: Rachel Matheson, Caroline Smith, Ashleigh Simpson and Kate Matheson. Photo: Shields Gazette
3. All the fashion
These boys weren't shy when it came to modelling sports and leisure wear. Do you recognise any of them? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Ready to run at the County Hotel
County Hotel regulars were ready for a run in 1991. Left to right are: Gillian Sexton, Roz Mensforth, Jan Sinclair, Wendy Jago, front, Julie Charlton, Sheila Ford. But what was the occasion? Tell us more. Photo: Shields Gazette