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1990 in Netherlands

Explore 9 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1990.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1990

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April

Barcelona Copa del Rey as Coach

Cruyff, Johan ยท Valencia ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Coaches Barcelona to a 2-0 Copa del Rey final victory over Real Madrid, delivering an important trophy during the early construction of his Dream Team.

June

Treaty of Schengen

Hirsch Ballin, Ernst ยท Schengen ยท Justice Minister of the Netherlands ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

In Netherlands, Hirsch Ballin backs the security and external-border measures needed to accompany freer movement inside Schengen. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.

Treaty of Schengen

Lubbers, Rudolph Franz Marie ยท Schengen ยท Prime Minister of Netherlands, The ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

During the Schengen process, Lubbers leads Netherlands when the implementing Convention establishes detailed rules for a border-free Schengen area. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.

Treaty of Schengen

van den Broek, Hans ยท Schengen ยท Foreign Minister of the Netherlands ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

van den Broek endorses the Convention's detailed rules for visas, frontier management and cross-border cooperation. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.

September

Ajax First-Team Debut

de Boer, Frank ยท Amsterdam ยท Footballer ยท Sport / Football

Makes his Ajax first-team debut and becomes a long-serving defender for club and country.

November

Treaty of Schengen

Lubbers, Rudolph Franz Marie ยท Paris ยท Prime Minister of Netherlands, The ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

Lubbers helps lead Netherlands as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.

Treaty of Schengen

van den Broek, Hans ยท Paris ยท Foreign Minister of the Netherlands ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

During the Schengen process, van den Broek welcomes Italy's accession as Schengen begins expanding beyond the original five. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.

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Ajax First-Team Debut

van der Sar, Edwin ยท Amsterdam ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Makes his senior Ajax debut and develops into the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

Rijkaard Features in Milan Super Cup Era

Rijkaard, Frank ยท Milan ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Frank Rijkaard contributed to Milan's powerful midfield as the club defended its European Super Cup standing against Sampdoria.

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