Was it the football World Cup which had us all on the edge of our seats? Was it the hit TV shows such as Cheers, Quantum Leap and The Golden Girls?
Or was it something closer to home, such as these 11 South Tyneside scenes which we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
There was the Hedwortfield Primary School pupils who came up with an anti-smoking rap and the coffee-loving students at Mortimer Comprehensive.
You might remember the Woolworths staff who raffled a Teddy Bear for Valentine’s Day or the four-year-old trying his hand at being a Roman solider at Arbeia.
We have all this and more from 1990. Take a look.
5. Inside the Alum House
Back to February 1990 for this Alum House scene. Does it bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Best foot forward at the Town Hall
South Shields Town Hall planning department held a fund raising day "funny footwear"day in May 1990 for charity. Did you take part? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Pictured at the St Mary's fete
Kitty Kaur, Clint Kennedy and Lynsdey McDonald were having a great time at the St Mary's Church of England Junior Mixed and Infants School annual summer fete in 1990. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Girl Guides march under their banners
Can you spot someone you know among these Girl Guides marching under their banners en route to St Paul's Church? Photo: Shields Gazette