But closer to home, 1989 saw three carriers here in port at Portsmouth at the same time, HMS Warrior was being painted and Port Solent had taken shape.
There was a fire at the Tricorn, the Cascades Shopping Centre was opened, fans were calling for the Fratton End to be rebuilt and American battleship USS Iowa arrived in Portsmouth. Have a look at our stunning selection of pictures here.
17. Portsmouth in 1989
The splash park in Paulsgrove, 1989. The News PP5050 Photo: The News archive
18. Portsmouth in 1989
Mr Peter Viggers with Mr Tony Briggs, examine two of the many exhibits, outside the Explosion Museum in Priddy's Hard, 1989. The News PP4662 Photo: The News archive
19. Portsmouth in 1989
Work takes place on Hilsea lines September 1989. The News PP612 Photo: The News archive
20. Portsmouth in 1989
Passengers wave from the Southsea seafront landtrain, 1989. The News PP5176 Photo: The News archive