We’re now officially closer to 2050 than 2000, which goes to show how quickly a quarter of a century can go by.
Many of us are guilty of looking back at previous decades with rose-tinted glasses, but it’s hard to escape the feeling that life was generally better 20 or 30 years ago.
The 1990s, for example, are looked back on with great fondness - and for good reason.
This retro gallery captures those moments and other memorable occasions within Birmingham during the ‘90s, as well as showing what everyday life was like back then in the city.
Let us know your memories of the West Midlands in the ‘90s.
5. US President Bill Clinton on the terrance of the Malt House pub near Brindleyplace
Birmingham G8 summit 1998: US President Bill Clinton flashes a V thumb-up as he stands on the terrance of the Malt House, an old brewery overlooking one of the canal in Birmingham city center 15 May, shortly before attending the G8 world leaders summit. (Photo credit should read STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
6. The crowd during the First Test match between England and South Africa at Edgbaston
6 Jun 1998: General view of the crowd during the First Test match between England and South Africa at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England. The match ended in a draw. \ Mandatory Credit: Adrian Murrell/Allsport | Getty Images
7. Ocean Colour Scene, group portrait, Birmingham
Ocean Colour Scene, group portrait, Birmingham 1990 | Getty Images
8. Birmingham Superprix 1990
Philippe Favre drives the #13 Leyton House March 90B NM Cosworth through the streets during the FIA International F3000 Championship Halfords Birmingham Superprix race on 27th August 1990 on the streets of Birmingham, Great Britain. (Photo by Dan Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images