Historical Context of The Salmon of Doubt By 236093 Apr 24, 1990 Hubble Telescope launched into space Period: Jan 1, 1992 to Dec 31, 1992 End of Cold War Period: Jan 1, 1993 to Dec 31, 1993 Use of internet grows exponentially May 6, 1994 Channel Tunnel connects GB and France Mar 22, 1996 Mad Cow disease hits Great Britain Jul 5, 1996 Scientist clone Dolly the sheep Apr 1, 1997 Hale-Bopp comet visible Jan 1, 1999 Euro is the official currency of EU Jun 26, 2000 Mapping of the Human Genome Apr 11, 2001 Douglas Adams dies