Satellite TV network Sky was launched.

Mike Tyson defeated Frank Bruno to retain the heavyweight title of the world.

Livepool beat Everton 3-2 to win the FA Cup, but the Hillsborough Stadium disaster made it was a tragic year for football, claiming the lives of 94 football fans.

The Chinese Army turned on student demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.

England enjoyed the hottest summer since 1976.

Superpowers America and Russia declared an end to the Cold War.