1990s
1990–1999Zoom in — years
Key events
- October 7, 1993Toni Morrison wins the Nobel Prize
Morrison becomes the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- September 12, 1992Mae Jemison, first Black woman in space
Jemison orbits Earth aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- April 13, 1997Tiger Woods wins the Masters
Woods becomes the first Black golfer to win the Masters, in record fashion.
- September 11, 1999Serena Williams's first major
Williams wins the US Open, beginning a career as one of the greatest athletes in history.
- May 18, 1993Rita Dove named US Poet Laureate
Dove becomes the first Black US Poet Laureate.