1990-2000 By Mvera3 Apr 24, 1990 The Hubble Telescope was the 1st ever telescope to be sent to outer space. Period: Aug 2, 1990 to Feb 28, 1991 Gulf War Mar 3, 1991 Rodney Glen King severely beaten by 7 cops. Nov 30, 1991 The first ever Women’s World Cup. Apr 29, 1992 The Los Angeles Riots took place. May 7, 1992 The 27th Amendment was ratified. Jan 20, 1993 Bill Clinton becomes 42nd president of the Unites States. Period: Jun 25, 1993 to Nov 4, 1993 Avril Phaedra Douglas “Kim” Campbell becomes Canada’s first female prime minister. May 10, 1994 Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela becomes the first president of South Africa. Nov 10, 2000 The 2000 United States presidential election recount for Florida takes place.