990s
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The 990s was a decade that began on 1 January 990 and ended on 31 December 999. It is distinct from the decade known as the 100th decade which began on January 1, 991. and ended on December 31, 1000.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 960s 970s 980s – 990s – 1000s 1010s 1020s |
| Years: | 990 991 992 993 994 995 996 997 998 999 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
Events[change | change source]
- Sei Shonagon writes The Pillow Book, a compilation of her daily observations, thoughts and feelings as an attendant to Empress Sadako in Japan's Imperial Court.