ADVERTISEMENT

As the days go by, time seems to move faster and faster. It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It feels like only yesterday that we were celebrating the start of a new year.

At the same time, our perception of time is subjective. Some will say that they just had the longest week, others will argue that the whole year, if not more, has passed in a glimpse of an eye.

Same with decades, and even half centuries. Most of my fellow millennials who were born in the '90s and are now in their 20s or 30s will feel like only yesterday we drank Capri Sun, listened to Avril Lavigne, and watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

So if you have been struggling to keep up with the passing time, this entertaining corner of Reddit known as “Thirty Years Ago” is a perfect place to give the past the accolades it deserves. The community is dedicated to “celebrating anniversaries” and sharing the most important, memorable, and sometimes random events and moments that turned thirty and more this year.

#1

Princess Diana Shaking Hands With An Aids Patient In 1991, A Momentous Gesture To Improve The Stigma Towards The Disease

Princess Diana Shaking Hands With An Aids Patient In 1991, A Momentous Gesture To Improve The Stigma Towards The Disease

klsi832 Report

#2

December 1, 1991. Ukrainians Overwhelmingly Vote For Independence From The Soviet Union, With The "Yes" Vote Earning 92.3%. The Loss Of Its Second-Most Powerful Republic Dealt A Huge Blow To Moscow

December 1, 1991. Ukrainians Overwhelmingly Vote For Independence From The Soviet Union, With The "Yes" Vote Earning 92.3%. The Loss Of Its Second-Most Powerful Republic Dealt A Huge Blow To Moscow

MonsieurA Report

#3

In 1991, Princess Diana Broke Royal Protocol To Run At Competition For Mothers At William's School

In 1991, Princess Diana Broke Royal Protocol To Run At Competition For Mothers At William's School

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
happyhirts avatar
Mad Dragon
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that she didn’t win. She wasn’t automatically handed the race just because she was the princess.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

To find out more about this miscellaneous corner of Reddit known as “Thirty Years Ago,” Bored Panda reached out to the subreddit’s moderator nicknamed Klsi832. When asked how he started the community, Klsi832 said that there were already two similar subreddits that he liked, “Ten and Twentyyearsago.” After finding out that “Thirty Years Ago” was available, he started running it.

#4

In 1992, The Miami Zoo Put 30 Flamingos In The Bathroom To Protect Them From Hurricane Andrew

In 1992, The Miami Zoo Put 30 Flamingos In The Bathroom To Protect Them From Hurricane Andrew

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
romanhans avatar
Roman Hans
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading the headline really quickly I thought they put the flamingos in the bathroom to protect them from PRINCE Andrew.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#5

August 28, 1991. One Of The Last Known Photos Of Freddie Mercury Is Taken By His Partner Jim Hutton, In The Backyard Of His Home Garden Lodge In London

August 28, 1991. One Of The Last Known Photos Of Freddie Mercury Is Taken By His Partner Jim Hutton, In The Backyard Of His Home Garden Lodge In London

MonsieurA Report

#6

Bob Ross With His Pet Squirrels - 1991

Bob Ross With His Pet Squirrels - 1991

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurenward_1 avatar
Lauren Ward
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the closest thing to a frown I've ever seen on Bob's face. The squirrel-stash is awesome!!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

Since its launch on September 4, 2016, the subreddit grew and today it is home to 10.8k subscribers. “I used to be the only one that ever submitted any posts, but now other people do, too,” the moderator said. He added that these days, he posts much more there than he used to.

ADVERTISEMENT

When asked what the audience of “Thirty Years Ago” is like, the moderator guesses that “it’s mostly older people nostalgic for the past. And maybe some younger people who weren’t around yet but want to learn a little about history.”

#7

April 20, 1992. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Is Held At Wembley Stadium, Featuring Queen, Metallica, Def Leppard, Spinal Tap, U2, Guns N' Roses, David Bowie And Elton John Among Others

April 20, 1992. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Is Held At Wembley Stadium, Featuring Queen, Metallica, Def Leppard, Spinal Tap, U2, Guns N' Roses, David Bowie And Elton John Among Others

MonsieurA Report

Add photo comments
POST
laurenward_1 avatar
Lauren Ward
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must be getting old because the first thing I thought was 'I would have never made it out of this to get to to a washroom in time'

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

May 24, 1991. The Record For The Most Passengers On An Airplane Is Set When 1086 Ethiopian Jews Are Evacuated On A Boeing 747 To Jerusalem. The Plane Landed With 1088 Passengers As Two Babies Were Born During The Flight

May 24, 1991. The Record For The Most Passengers On An Airplane Is Set When 1086 Ethiopian Jews Are Evacuated On A Boeing 747 To Jerusalem. The Plane Landed With 1088 Passengers As Two Babies Were Born During The Flight

MonsieurA Report

Add photo comments
POST
misscakeninja avatar
Mayra
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s amazing! I wonder what was put as place of birth on the birth certificates

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT

According to Klsi832, “the '90s seemed pretty hopeful, pop culture was better in a lot of ways (especially music). There wasn’t internet quite yet so people interacted more.” He added that the era feels nostalgic to him “because the early '90s was probably the best time of my life.”

#11

March 30, 1992. Silence Of The Lambs Wins The Oscar For Best Picture; Anthony Hopkins And Jodie Foster Win The Oscars For Best Actor And Actress

March 30, 1992. Silence Of The Lambs Wins The Oscar For Best Picture; Anthony Hopkins And Jodie Foster Win The Oscars For Best Actor And Actress

MonsieurA Report

ADVERTISEMENT

Nostalgia is a feeling of longing or wistfulness for a time in the past. It can be triggered by something as simple as a song, a smell, or a photo. For many of us, nostalgia is a way to connect with our childhoods, or a time when things felt simpler. In a world that is constantly changing, nostalgia can be a way to hold on to something that feels familiar.

For some people, nostalgia is a way to escape the present. It can be a way to cope with difficult times, or a way to remember a time when things were better. Nostalgia can also be a way to connect with others who have shared experiences. When we talk about the things we remember fondly, it can create a sense of closeness and understanding.

#13

Gary Oldman As Dracula 1992

Gary Oldman As Dracula 1992

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
mark-mckenzie_1 avatar
anarkzie
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be so cool if we all just collectively decided to start dressing like this again.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

April 18, 1992. Princess Diana And Prince Harry Ride A Water Slide At Thorpe Park

April 18, 1992. Princess Diana And Prince Harry Ride A Water Slide At Thorpe Park

MonsieurA Report

#15

Princess Diana By Patrick Demarchelier, 1991

Princess Diana By Patrick Demarchelier, 1991

klsi832 Report

However, nostalgia can have a downside. If we dwell too much on the past, it can prevent us from living in the present. It can also make us yearn for a time that never really existed. We might idealize the past and forget the less pleasant aspects of it.

ADVERTISEMENT
#16

The Indispensable Calvin And Hobbes - June 1992

The Indispensable Calvin And Hobbes - June 1992

klsi832 Report

#17

June 4, 1992. TV Personality Steve Irwin (30) Weds Naturalist Terri Raines (27) In Eugene, Oregon

June 4, 1992. TV Personality Steve Irwin (30) Weds Naturalist Terri Raines (27) In Eugene, Oregon

MonsieurA Report

#18

Freddie Mercury And The Love Of His Life (Mary Austin). In The 70’s And 1991

Freddie Mercury And The Love Of His Life (Mary Austin). In The 70’s And 1991

klsi832 Report

#19

December 31, 1991. River Phoenix Celebrates New Years Eve With Keanu And Friends Backstage At A Nirvana/Pearl Jam/Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert In San Francisco

December 31, 1991. River Phoenix Celebrates New Years Eve With Keanu And Friends Backstage At A Nirvana/Pearl Jam/Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert In San Francisco

MonsieurA Report

#20

August 15, 1991. Nirvana Play At The Roxy Theatre - Kerrang! Magazine Later Dubbed It The "Greatest Gig Of All Time". Nirvana Ended The Show By Telling The Crowd They'd Be Filming A Music Video For The Song That Weekend - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

August 15, 1991. Nirvana Play At The Roxy Theatre - Kerrang! Magazine Later Dubbed It The "Greatest Gig Of All Time". Nirvana Ended The Show By Telling The Crowd They'd Be Filming A Music Video For The Song That Weekend - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

MonsieurA Report

#22

June 11, 1992. Marjorie Newell Robb, Oldest Living Survivor Of Titanic, Dies At 103

June 11, 1992. Marjorie Newell Robb, Oldest Living Survivor Of Titanic, Dies At 103

MonsieurA Report

#23

Jaleel White, Will Smith, Neil Patric Harris, And Macaulay Culkin 1991

Jaleel White, Will Smith, Neil Patric Harris, And Macaulay Culkin 1991

HuskyDJ2015 Report

#24

‘Death Becomes Her’ Was Released On July 31st, 1992! 30 Years Ago

‘Death Becomes Her’ Was Released On July 31st, 1992! 30 Years Ago

erinmayski Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#26

Nirvana’s Casting Call Sheet For The “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Music Video, 1991

Nirvana’s Casting Call Sheet For The “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Music Video, 1991

klsi832 Report

#27

February 21, 1991. Newspaper Ad For The Latest Simpsons Episode

February 21, 1991. Newspaper Ad For The Latest Simpsons Episode

MonsieurA Report

#28

Johnny Depp And Winona Ryder (1992)

Johnny Depp And Winona Ryder (1992)

klsi832 Report

#29

Us Bombs Civilian Air Raid Shelter - Feb. 14, 1991

Us Bombs Civilian Air Raid Shelter - Feb. 14, 1991

SmallRedBird Report

Add photo comments
POST
tamrastiffler avatar
Tamra
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, this is DEFINITELY not mentioned in any type of history class here in the US. I mean, you can't sell blind patriotism if you admit to things like this.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#30

August 4, 1991. Barack Obama Celebrates His 30th Birthday

August 4, 1991. Barack Obama Celebrates His 30th Birthday

MonsieurA Report

#32

Patrick Swayze, Kathryn Bigelow, Keanu Reeves At A Presser For Her Movie Point Break (1991)

Patrick Swayze, Kathryn Bigelow, Keanu Reeves At A Presser For Her Movie Point Break (1991)

klsi832 Report

#34

Neo's Passport Is Issued - Thursday, September 12, 1991

Neo's Passport Is Issued - Thursday, September 12, 1991

klsi832 Report

#35

May 23, 1991. Nirvana Is Photographed While Recording Nevermind In Los Angeles

May 23, 1991. Nirvana Is Photographed While Recording Nevermind In Los Angeles

MonsieurA Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#36

June 6, 1991. Italian Actress And Model Monica Bellucci At Home In Rome

June 6, 1991. Italian Actress And Model Monica Bellucci At Home In Rome

MonsieurA Report

#37

Chris Cornell Of Soundgarden With Anthony Kiedis And Flea Of Red Hot Chili Peppers & Miki Berenyi Of Lush. Lollapalooza. 1992

Chris Cornell Of Soundgarden With Anthony Kiedis And Flea Of Red Hot Chili Peppers & Miki Berenyi Of Lush. Lollapalooza. 1992

klsi832 Report

#38

Leonardo Dicaprio's First 'Growing Pains' (With A Bonus Hillary Swank) - Wednesday, September 18, 1991

Leonardo Dicaprio's First 'Growing Pains' (With A Bonus Hillary Swank) - Wednesday, September 18, 1991

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
mar42991 avatar
Melissa
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact! Any woman born on that date is now too old for Leo to be in a relationship with.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#39

Drew Barrymore And Sara Gilbert, 1992, On The Set Of Poison Ivy

Drew Barrymore And Sara Gilbert, 1992, On The Set Of Poison Ivy

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
katejones_1 avatar
Kate Jones
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This movie along with Foxfire and Heavenly Creatures were my movies that made me wish I had a crazy best friend who I was low-key sexually confused by.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#40

The Game Boy That Survived The Gulf War (1991)

The Game Boy That Survived The Gulf War (1991)

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
misscakeninja avatar
Mayra
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My game boy was also brought to me from the gulf war by my dad, mine was in better condition but I always thought of it as a little hero for making it such a long way. Thanks dad ☺️

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#41

March 25, 1991. Michael Jackson And Madonna Attend The Oscars Together

March 25, 1991. Michael Jackson And Madonna Attend The Oscars Together

MonsieurA Report

#42

Henry Rollins & Beastie Boys, 1992

Henry Rollins & Beastie Boys, 1992

klsi832 Report

#44

Movie Theater In 1992

Movie Theater In 1992

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
mrsjessicadutton avatar
Glitterati
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw Sister Act and Honey I blew up the baby at the movies and it’s wild to think the cinema probably looked like this. I thought it was so modern at the time. It had a Baskin Robins and a pick n mix sweet bar (candy bar). Good times with my best pal Jodie. We aren’t close now but she’s doing well and I’m so glad. Such good memories.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#45

December 21, 1991. For One Of The Last Times, The Soviet Flag Flies Over The Kremlin At Red Square In Moscow

December 21, 1991. For One Of The Last Times, The Soviet Flag Flies Over The Kremlin At Red Square In Moscow

MonsieurA Report

Add photo comments
POST
anjelabarranco5 avatar
Anjelika
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother was a college student in Kiev when this happened

View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda
#46

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Linda Hamilton Promoting Terminator 2. 1991

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Linda Hamilton Promoting Terminator 2. 1991

klsi832 Report

#47

Groove Is In The Heart... Deee-Lite - 1991

Groove Is In The Heart... Deee-Lite - 1991

klsi832 Report

Add photo comments
POST
jadenalexander avatar
Jaden Alexander
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment has been deleted.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#48

Christina Hendricks (Best Known As Joan In "Mad Men") In Her Teenage Goth Days, Circa 1992

Christina Hendricks (Best Known As Joan In "Mad Men") In Her Teenage Goth Days, Circa 1992

klsi832 Report

#49

December 21, 1991. 11 Of The 12 Former Soviet Republics Proclaim The Birth Of The "Commonwealth Of Independent States" And The Death Of The Ussr

December 21, 1991. 11 Of The 12 Former Soviet Republics Proclaim The Birth Of The "Commonwealth Of Independent States" And The Death Of The Ussr

MonsieurA Report

#50

November 9, 1991. Green Day Members Are Photographed While Visiting Berlin

November 9, 1991. Green Day Members Are Photographed While Visiting Berlin

MonsieurA Report

Note: this post originally had 133 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.