THE NINETIES

EACH QUESTION RELATES TO ONE YEAR IN THE 1990S

  1. January 1990 saw the first television appearance of one of the World’s most recognisable comedy characters, who was the character? Mr Bean

  2. In 1991 did British scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee introduce what to the world? WorldWideWeb, the world’s first web browser

  3. December 1992 saw a particularly high profile separation in the UK but we want to know which couple announced their separation? Prince Charles and Princess Diana

  4. In August 1993, Millwall FC opened their new, £16million football stadium. What is the name of this stadium? The Den

  5. 1994 was the year was the Channel Tunnel, but what two towns does it link? Folkestone in Kent and Calais

  6. In February 1995, Manchester United footballer Eric Cantona was banned from football for 8 months by the Football Association, but why was he banned? He ‘kung-fu’ kicked Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons who was sat in the stands after being shown a red card in the match

  7. 1996 saw James’ favourite band, The Spice Girls burst onto the UK music scene but can you tell me the name of their first single? Wannabe

  8. In 1997, J. K. Rowling published her first Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Can you tell me what the ‘K’ stands for in her pen name? Kathleen

  9. In which year was the two pound coin first circulated (not minted, specifically circulated)? 15th June 1998

  10. Which nation hosted the 1999 Rugby World Cup? Wales