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.
13. Portsmouth in 1989
Fratton Park Portsmouth, 15th August 1989. Picture: The News (1707-3)Photo: The News archive
14. Portsmouth in 1989
The News canvassing team at The News Centre, Hilsea, in October 1989. The News PP908Photo: The News archive
15. Portsmouth in 1989
Boats moored at Camber Docks in September 1989. The News PP5595Photo: The News archive
16. Portsmouth in 1989
Royal Marines guard of honour at the official opening of Portsmouth Cascades in September, 1989. The News PP5570Photo: The News archive