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1990 in Germany
Explore 76 historical events and records for Germany in 1990.
Historical records for Germany in 1990
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January
February
The Nasty Girl
Directs Das schreckliche Madchen.
March
Constitution of Germany
The 1st free elections are held in the DDR
Election
Appointed Prime Minister of the GDR after winning the elections
Election
The 1st free elections are held in the DDR
Prime Minister of Germany
Appointed Prime Minister of the GDR after winning the elections
April
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's for the GDR
Prime Minister of Germany
Sworn in as Prime Minister of the GDR
German Unity in European Community
Links German unification with continued commitment to European integration during the special Dublin meeting.
Special Dublin European Council
Represents Germany at the special European Council discussing German unification and the changing political order in Europe.
June
Schengen Implementing Convention
Heads the German government when the five original Schengen states sign the convention implementing border-free travel arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Genscher backs the detailed 1990 Convention regulating visas, frontiers and cooperation between national authorities. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kohl leads Germany when the implementing Convention establishes detailed rules for a border-free Schengen area. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Schauble supports stronger common external-border and security arrangements accompanying free internal movement. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
July
1990 FIFA World Cup Final - Jürgen Kohler
Jürgen Kohler helped the West German back line keep Argentina scoreless through ninety minutes of the 1990 final.
1990 FIFA World Cup Final - Lothar Matthäus
Lothar Matthäus captained West Germany during a defensively controlled 1–0 final win over Argentina in Rome.
1990 FIFA World Cup Final - Thomas Berthold
Thomas Berthold provided defensive width while West Germany pressed for the goal that would settle the tight final.
Germany World Cup Captain
Captains West Germany to its third World Cup title.
Germany World Cup Title Manager
Becomes a World Cup winner as manager after previously lifting the trophy as captain.
World Cup Final Penalty
Scores the late penalty that gives West Germany victory over Argentina in the final.
World Cup Winner
Franz Beckenbauer coaches West Germany to the 1990 title after previously lifting the trophy as captain in 1974. His team keeps Argentina scoreless in a closely contested Rome final.
World Cup Winner
Thomas Berthold supplies disciplined defensive play for West Germany through the 1990 tournament. He completes the final against Argentina as the side becomes world champion for a third time.
World Cup Winner
Andreas Brehme scores the late penalty against Argentina that wins the 1990 World Cup final for West Germany.
World Cup Winner
Guido Buchwald contributes a disciplined defensive performance as West Germany shuts out Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Thomas Häßler gives West Germany creativity between the lines during the 1990 World Cup. His passing and movement are useful resources in the squad that defeats Argentina in Rome.
World Cup Winner
Bodo Illgner keeps a clean sheet against Argentina in the 1990 final. The West German goalkeeper remains composed through a tense contest that ends with a late penalty.
World Cup Winner
Jürgen Klinsmann works tirelessly along West Germany's forward line in the final, helping sustain pressure on Argentina's defence.
World Cup Winner
Jürgen Kohler uses his strength and anticipation in West Germany’s 1990 final against Argentina. His central defending contributes to a 1-0 win in Rome.
World Cup Winner
Pierre Littbarski starts the 1990 final and moves intelligently across West Germany’s attacking midfield. His experience helps the side manage a tense championship match against Argentina.
World Cup Winner
Lothar Matthäus captains West Germany to a 1-0 final victory over Argentina and lifts the World Cup in Rome.
World Cup Winner
Karl-Heinz Riedle offers an aerial threat as part of West Germany’s championship-winning squad in 1990. He makes important contributions earlier in the tournament before the final against Argentina.
World Cup Winner
Rudi Völler is brought down in the Argentine penalty area late in the 1990 final, leading to Andreas Brehme's winning kick.
October
Constitution of Germany
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
Unification
The German Democratic Republic ceases to exist at midnight
Rome European Council on EMU
Represents Germany as leaders advance preparations for the second stage of economic and monetary union.
Rome EMU Timetable
Supports work on the timetable and institutional design for economic and monetary union.
Treaty of Re-Unification
East & West Germany sign the re-unification Treaty
Unification
East & West Germany sign the re-unification Treaty
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