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.
5. Portsmouth in 1989
Port Solent 1989. Picture: Portsmouth Historic Centre Photo: The News archive
6. Portsmouth in 1989
One of the best views in Portsmouth of the cathedral, Edinburgh Road, 1989. The News PP5701 Photo: The News archive
7. Portsmouth in 1989
Portsmouth harbour swans 12th Septemeber 1989. The News (2511-2) Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth in 1989
Tricorn fire December 1989. The News PP366 Photo: The News archive