Meadowhall opened, the Lyceum Theatre reopened, protesters were on the streets demanding an end to the hated poll tax and the weather went from scorching summer to a snowy winter.
Have a look at our pictures here, and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
5. Opening time
Crowds throng to be among the first to take a look on the Meadowhall shopping centre opening day on September 4, 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
6. VIP day
Sheila Gray from Handsworth won a competition in The Star to open the new C&A store at Meadowhall. She arrived in a white Rolls Royce and said: "I feel this is a special day". Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Frank's fans
Telegraph and Star Readers' Club members heading off on a trip to see Frank Sinatra perform in London in July 1990 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
8. Proud parade
The Battle of Britain Parade passes the cenotaph in Barkers Pool, Sheffield in September 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers