Europe

George Mann MacBeth, Journalist and poet, died.

Liz McColgan won her first marathon in a record time.

Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds.

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig

The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgows year as Cultural Capital of Europe

The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgow’s year as the European Capital of Culture on March 2, 1990. Glasgow was named the European Capital of Culture for the year 1990, marking a significant achievement and recognition for the city. This event was part of a broader initiative by the European Union to promote and celebrate cultural diversity and richness among its member states. Each year, one or more cities are selected to showcase their cultural life and development, encouraging cultural exchanges and the integration of European culture.