Politics and Economy
Leisure
People/Events
Fashion trends
Movies and TV
Music
Technological Advancements
100
This former president was impeached on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice after he lied under oath about an affair he had with White House intern, Monica Lewinski.
Who is Bill Clinton?
100
By the mid-90s, this sport took off and became more known worldwide due to the invention of the camcorder and events such as X-Games showcasing it to the public.
What is skateboarding?
100
Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem at this event, not only becoming one of the best national anthem performances in American history, but also serving as a symbol of patriotism during the Gulf War.
What is the 1991 Super Bowl?
100
Combat-style boots that are still a trend today.
What are Doc Martens?
100
This comedy television series aired for ten seasons, being so successful because it was true to life and the characters were so uniquely interesting, becoming one of the most popular television shows of all time. "Could it be anymore successful?"
What is Friends?
100
From this band came the birth of grunge music. Their debut album Nevermind became a hit and propelled alternative music into the mainstream pop culture.
Who is Nirvana?
100
This invention first launched in 1989 and was officially used in 1990, opened up a new realm of communication, information access, entertainment, and much more.
What is the World Wide Web?
200
An agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico which encourages free trade between the North American countries.
What is NAFTA?
200
Roller skating is a thing of the past! The 90s gave way to a newer version of this known as
What is roller blading/in line skating?
200
In 1997, this beloved Princess of Wales died in a car accident caused by paparazzi chasing her. Her death shocked the world and caused an out pour of grief everywhere.
Who is Princess Diana?
200
These two Friends characters popularized the short bob haircut with lots of bouncy layers.
Who are Monica and Rachel?
200
This movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet was the highest grossing film of all time (until Avatar surpassed it in 2010). Celine Dion's song, "My Heart Will Go On" became popular from this film.
What is Titanic?
200
In 1993, this Dr. Dre album goes triple platinum in the U.S. with songs like "Nuthin' but a G thang" feat, Snoop Dogg.
What is The Chronic?
200
Before there were cell phones, you might have owned this mobile device that went off when somebody wanted you to call them back. It is now primarily used by hospitals as a way of doctors and other staff members to reach each other.
What is a pager?
300
This was the largest terrorist attack on U.S. soil until 9/11, claiming 168 lives and leaving over 800 injured.
What is the Oklahoma City Bombing?
300
Video games continued to be a popular pasttime, especially with home gaming systems becoming more attainable. The song Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G mentions these 90s home video game systems.
What are Super Nintendo and SEGA Genesis?
300
In 1995, this former football player was acquitted of double homicide. The lengthy hearing process was televised, and the trials swept the nation becoming one of the most notorious criminal trials in American history.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
300
This fashion trend was not only an emerging genre but also a style characterized by baggy jeans, messy hair, and oversized flannels.
What is Grunge?
300
This classic teen comedy movie not only heavily influenced 90s fashion, but also became an iconic feminist film with the strong female character, Cher Horowitz.
What is Clueless?
300
In 1996, this female singer-songwriter releases her album Jagged Little Pill selling 33 million copies worldwide.
Who is Alanis Morrisette?
300
This new way of watching movies showed a more crisp image and great audio as opposed to VHS tapes.
What are DVDs?
400
This international conflict between the U.S. and Iraq was triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait-a sovereign nation and major oil supplier of the U.S.
Persian Gulf War
400
It's movie night! Let's go down to the local movie rental shop known as
What is Blockbuster?
400
In 1994, this lead singer of Nirvana dies of an overdose. Although he died young, his music has a lasting legacy on rock music today.
Who is Kurt Cobain?
400
The boy band NSYNC started this trend where young men bleached the ends of their hair.
What are frosted tips?
400
This revolutionary comedy series had a plot "about nothing" and popularized many phrases such as "No soup for you!" and "Festivus for the rest of us".
What is Seinfeld?
400
In 1994, this Green Day album sells 20 million copies worldwide, and features three #1 singles such as "Longview", "Basketcase", and "When I Come Around".
What is Dookie?
400
Napster was a website where people downloaded music for this personal music player known as
What is an MP3 Player?
500
This military attack on the Iraqi army drove Iraq out of Kuwait.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
500
This Chicago Bulls player led his team to six NBA championships during the 90s, and became a symbol of not only basketball but also American culture and sports.
Who is Michael Jordan?
500
This rapper, who's lyrics were revolutionary to American society and activism, was shot in a drive by shooting in 1996. He died of his wounds six days later and his death shocked the nation as well as sparked the East Coast vs West Coast rap rivalries of the mid-90s.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
500
This Beverly Hills 90210 heartthrob popularized the sideburns hairstyle.
Who is Luke Perry (Dylan McKay)?
500
This Tom Hanks film won the Oscar for Best Picture, beating out classics like Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption. It impacted pop culture by giving new perspective to major historical events.
What is Forrest Gump?
500
The 90s brought led to R&B music becoming increasingly popular, with artists such as Mary J. Blige, Blackstreet, En Vogue, TLC, and this female vocal group that Beyonce began her career in.
Who is Destiny's Child?
500
The Nokia 1011 hit the market in 1992, becoming the first mass produced type of this communications device.
What is the cell phone?
**The mass production of the cell phone allowed for easier accessibility to a mobile phone, enabling more people to own this device.