It was the summer when classical music, namely Nessun Dorma, became a huge hit with millions of television viewers.
It was the summer when Paul Gascoigne dazzled in front of a worldwide audience. When Roger Milla starred for Cameroon and Gary Lineker spared England’s blushes in the quarter finals.
It was 30 years ago on July 4 when England and Germany came face to face in the semi finals – and the rest is history.
But what was happening back in South Tyneside? Take a look at our photo selection and see if it brings back great memories.
1. What's afoot in this 1990 scene?
The South Shields Town Hall planning department held a fund raising day of "funny footwear" in 1990. Were you in the picture? Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Timmy Mallett was in town
The Bents Park crowd which turned out to see Timmy Mallett that summer. Were you there? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Ready, Teddy go with your memories
Tyne Dock Salvation Army Mothers and Toddlers Group organised a teddy bears picnic in West Park, South Shields. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Filling at Marsden Grotto
Dave Stewart, from the Eurythmics, filming at Marsden Grotto in 1990. Photo: Shields Gazette