Guys, what do you think of this:

Early 90s: January 1991 - April 1994
January 1, 1991 - August 31, 1992: Early 90s with lingering late 80s influences.
September 1, 1992 - April 30, 1994: Early 90s with incoming mid 90s influences.

Mid 90s: May 1994 - August 1997
May 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995: Mid 90s with lingering early 90s influences.
January 1, 1996 - August 31, 1997: Mid 90s with incoming late 90s influences.

Late 90s: September 1997 - December 2000
September 1, 1997 - April 30, 1999: Late 90s with lingering mid 90s influences.
May 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000: Late 90s with incoming early 00s influences.

Definitely not 2000, for in 1999, the year of 2000 had not existed yet.

Definitely not 2000, for in 1999, the year of 2000 had not existed yet.


A year 0 never existed. Decades should always start with 1. Some brain-dead journalist made it look like the '0' year was the starting point when technically it was wrong.

A year 0 never existed. Decades should always start with 1. Some brain-dead journalist made it look like the '0' year was the starting point when technically it was wrong.
There is a year zero in astronomical year numbering (where it coincides with the Julian year 1 BC) and in ISO 8601:2004 (where it coincides with the Gregorian year 1 BC), as well as in all Buddhist and Hindu calendars.

In astronomy, for the year AD 1 and later it is common to assign the same numbers as the Anno Domini notation, which in turn is numerically equivalent to the Common Era notation. But the discontinuity between 1 AD and 1 BC makes it cumbersome to compare ancient and modern dates. So the year before 1 AD is designated 0, the year before 0 is −1, and so on.

There is a year zero in astronomical year numbering (where it coincides with the Julian year 1 BC) and in ISO 8601:2004 (where it coincides with the Gregorian year 1 BC), as well as in all Buddhist and Hindu calendars.

In astronomy, for the year AD 1 and later it is common to assign the same numbers as the Anno Domini notation, which in turn is numerically equivalent to the Common Era notation. But the discontinuity between 1 AD and 1 BC makes it cumbersome to compare ancient and modern dates. So the year before 1 AD is designated 0, the year before 0 is −1, and so on.


The Hindu and Buddhist calendars are different. No one really uses those these days other than Asian religious fanatics. It is the Gregorian calendar that is arguably the most widely accepted and used calendar in the world, and they never had a zero. This link confirms it: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/time7.htm. Also, how do you count? Does the average person count starting with 0 or with 1? Use some common sense for once.

In the U.S. at least, I'd have to say January 20, 1993 to September 11, 2001. That's the stretch of pure unadulterated 90s.

1989-1993 was the 80s-90s transition, while 2001-2003 was the 90s-00s transition.

The Hindu and Buddhist calendars are different. No one really uses those these days other than Asian religious fanatics. It is the  that is arguably the most widely accepted and used calendar in the world, and they never had a zero. This link confirms it: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/time7.htm. Also, how do you count? Does the average person count starting with 0 or with 1? Use some common sense for once.
When you start filling a tank of petrol, the register starts at 0, not at 1.

When a baby is born, at birth it is age the age of 0, and it is on it's first birthday the child celebrates it's first birthday.

Please explain?

The first decade years formed as 1 AD to 9 AD, thus making the year 10 the start of the 10s decade, and has continued from then. Therefore, 1990s. started at 1990 and ended at 1999 on New Year's Eve.

When you start filling a tank of petrol, the register starts at 0, not at 1.

When a baby is born, at birth it is age the age of 0, and it is on it's first birthday the child celebrates it's first birthday.

Please explain?

The first decade years formed as 1 AD to 9 AD, thus making the year 10 the start of the 10s decade, and has continued from then. Therefore, 1990s. started at 1990 and ended at 1999 on New Year's Eve.


Lol, 1 to 9. A decade is 10 years, not 9. And how many years is 1 AD to 9 AD? I don't blame you though. After all, your age is taking a toll on you. Get some rest before replying senselessly.

Lol, 1 to 9. A decade is 10 years, not 9. And how many years is 1 AD to 9 AD? I don't blame you though. After all, your age is taking a toll on you. Get some rest before replying senselessly.


Moderator, this poster is resorting to ad hominem attacks. Also possible racism ("Asian religious fanatics"). Can this thread be locked?

Decadeology! This thread is closed.


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