The UN stepped in to intervene when Iraq invaded Kuwait. The Gulf War was the first televised war and more than ever before was fought from a distance - using remote-controlled missiles as a part of a strategic bombing campaign.
Haagan Dazs launched a sexy new ice cream campaign and profits increased ten-fold. The premium-priced pots had been available since 1987 but this new ad featuring couples getting naked with their pudding finally convinced people that ice cream was for adults as well as children.
The world was mystified by 'crop circles', which first appeared in Britain but were soon reported across the world. Explanations ranged from human hoaxers and freak weather conditions to messages from an alien intelligence.
Millionaire newspaper tycoon Robert Maxwell disappeared under mysterious circumstances while sailing near the Canary Islands.
Welcome
to 1991
