| | The car brands Infiniti, Saturn and Lexus are all new |
| | Pre-ripped jeans, wide headbands and high-priced sneakers ($125-$175) are the hot fashion items. |
| | Vanilla Ice record "Ice Ice Baby becomes the first rap record to top the US singles chart. |
| | Caller ID system is introduced |
| | Milli Vanilli was forced to give back its Grammy after they were found to be fakes by using other singers. |
| | The Reebok pump and dolphin-free tuna are new on the market |
| | Sinead O'Conner and Nora Dunne refuse to appear on "Saturday Night Live" when Andrew Dice Clay is booked as guest host. |
| | Roller blading, Where's Waldo books and "The Simpsons" are in. |
| | Despite its flawed mirrors, the $1.5 Billion Hubble telescope delivers unprecedented views of outer space. |
| | A US Florida Judge bans all sales to minors of 2 Live Crew's album "As Nasty As they wanna be" |
| | New TV shows include The Simpsons, Twin Peaks and Seinfeld. |