Timeline of the 1990's By abdulswaiti Period: Jan 1, 1990 to Dec 31, 1999 1990's Nov 20, 1990 Nelson Mendella released from jail. Sep 5, 1991 Collapse of the Soviet Union Aug 25, 1992 Riots in Los Angeles after the Rodney King verdict Oct 30, 1993 World Trade Center bombed Apr 20, 1994 OJ Simpson arrested for double homicide Feb 16, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing Jan 1, 1996 Outbreak of Mad Cow disease strikes Great Britain Oct 11, 1997 Princess Dianna dies in car accident Sep 21, 1998 Titanic becomes the most successful movie ever Nov 20, 1999 Killing Spree occurs at Columbine High School