1990 - The People Unlimited Quiz!

Imelda Marcos, the wife of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, was famous for her massive shoe collection. She owned over 3,000 pairs of shoes, which became a symbol of her extravagant lifestyle and excessive spending. Her shoe collection became a symbol of her wealth and extravagance, and it was often cited as an example of the Marcos family's corruption and abuse of power during their time in office.

David Hasselhoff famously sang "Looking for freedom" during the concert held on 21st July 1990 to celebrate the falling of the Berlin Wall.

Until 1990 homosexuality was listed as a mental disorder by the WHO.

Paul Gascoigne won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1990. This award is given to the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to British sport during the year. Gascoigne, a talented footballer, had a remarkable year in 1990, playing a key role in England's journey to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. His skill, passion, and memorable performances endeared him to fans and earned him this prestigious recognition.

This was Martina Navratilova's record 9th win of the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Championships.

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years before being freed on 11th February 1990. This lengthy period of imprisonment is a testament to his commitment and sacrifice in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Mandela's imprisonment became a symbol of resistance and his release marked a significant milestone in the country's history, leading to the eventual dismantling of apartheid and Mandela's election as the first black President of South Africa.

"Dances with Wolves" won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1990. This film, directed by Kevin Costner, tells the story of a Union Army lieutenant who befriends a Native American tribe during the Civil War. It was praised for its sweeping cinematography, compelling storytelling, and portrayal of Native American culture. The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, making it a deserving winner of the Best Picture award.

"Hangin' Tough" by New Kids on the Block was the number one song in the singles chart on 1st January 1990.

West Germany won the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

In 1990, the cost of the average UK house was £60,000.

Clark Gable was not married to Ava Gardner. While Ava Gardner had three husbands during her life, Clark Gable was not one of them. The correct answer is Clark Gable.

The correct answer is Internet Movie Database (IMDb) because IMDb was launched in 1990 and is a popular website that provides information about movies, TV shows, actors, and other related content. Google was launched in 1998, and Facebook was launched in 2004, making them incorrect choices for websites launched in 1990.

The Mark Thomas Comedy Product was aired in 1996.

Cliff Richard had the Christmas singles chart number one in 1990 with the song "Saviour's Day."

Italy won with it's sone "Insieme: 1992" (Together: 1992) which celebrated the 1992 scheduled start of the European Union.