May 19, 1990
Gas cost $1.16 a gallon in the spring of 1990, and the Dow Jones stood at 2,634 — a new era of U.S.-Soviet relations was taking shape, with American and Soviet negotiators actively working toward agreements on arms reduction and the future of Afghanistan. On the cultural side, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was dominating the box office while "Cheers" was recognized as the top comedy on television. The Detroit Pistons claimed the NBA championship by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, the same spring that a six-person international team completed the first dog sled crossing of Antarctica, finishing a journey that had taken them across the entire frozen continent.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — May 19, 1990
NY Times Headlines — Week of May 19, 1990
U.S. And Soviets Close To A Pact On 30% Cut In Nuclear Missiles; Agree On Chemical-Arms Curbs
Lone Israeli Slays 7 Palestinians; 7 More Arabs Die As Riots Erupt
Soviet Military'S Clout Has Grown, U.S. Says
Violence Spreads To Israel In Wake Of Arabs' Slayings
World Events — May 1990
Time Person of the Year — 1990
On the radio
Billboard Charts — May 19, 1990
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1989–90 Season
Emmy Winners — 1990
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — May 19, 1990
Ebert 4-Star Films — May 19, 1990
On the field
Sports Champions — May 19, 1990
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