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1. What man born in the tiny town of Privolnoye, Russia won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to reduce the possibility of a third world war?
2. Which nation's troops invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 starting the First Gulf War?
3. What future President of the Republic of South Africa was released from a 27 year prison stay on February 11, 1990?
4. What beloved puppeteer, producer, and director, best known for creating the Muppets died on May 16, 1990 at the rather young age of 53?
5. As a poignant close to the Cold War Era in Europe what nation won the 1990 FIFA World Cup?
6. The universe got a little smaller when this telescope was released into orbit from the US Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990?
7. The 1990 Grammy Awards were held on February 11, 1990 and are mostly remembered for controversy. What duo was awarded the Grammy for Best New Artist but was stripped of the award nine months later.
8. In December 1990 rail construction workers from England and France met for the first time. Where?
9. Who was elected the Seventh President of the Republic of Ireland on November 7, 1990?
10. What actress, who literally grew up on the movie screen as Hermione Granger in the eight Harry Potter films, was born on April 15, 1990?
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