1991 in the United States
Events from the year 1991 in the United States.
January 17: First air strikes on Iraq in the Gulf War
c. February: Gulf War: Retreating Iraqi forces set the Kuwaiti oil fires
July 31: START I
October 15: The Senate confirms Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
1990 in the United States
Events from the year 1990 in the United States.
February 14: Pale Blue Dot
April 24: Hubble Space Telescope in orbit
June 1: 1990 Chemical Weapons Accord
September 28: Washington National Cathedral completed