Technology
This handheld digital pet, introduced in 1996, became a global craze among children.
Tamagotchi
This 1990s US law mandated that public schools provide equal access to education for students with disabilities
Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
This 1994 sitcom featured six friends living in Manhattan and became a cultural phenomenon.
Friends
Released in 1998, this search engine revolutionized the way people accessed information online.
This standardized test, first administered in 1999, assesses students’ readiness for college.
SAT (Standard Assessment Test)
Grunge Fashion
The 1995 Microsoft operating system introduced the Start menu and taskbar
Window 95
This 1994 act aimed to improve student achievement by increasing standards and accountability in US education
Improving America’s Schools Act
This 1997 film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, became the highest-grossing movie of its time.
Titanic
Launched in 1994, this online retailer began by selling books and later expanded to a vast array of products
Amazon
This 1996 initiative provided discounts to schools and libraries for telecommunications and internet access.
E-Rate Programs
This 1990s toy, consisting of small, collectible plush animals, became a massive fad and investment item
Beanie Babies
This 1993 innovation was the first widely used web browser, paving the way for mainstream internet use.
Mosaic Web Browser
This 1997 legislation reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Emphasizing Reading and literacy programs.
Reading Excellence Act
This 1999 film, directed by the Wachowskis, introduced a dystopian future where reality is simulated.
The Matrix