Year in a Minute: 1991

SBS celebrating 50 Years. This is a Year in a Minute 1991.

Police officers shown beating a man, later identified as Rodney King. (AP Photo/Courtesy of KTLA Los Angeles, George Holliday) Credit: AP

Amateur video captures LA Police beating black motorist Rodney King.

With unemployment at 8 per cent, interest rates at 17 per cent

Federal Treasurer Paul Keating challenged leader Bob Hawke for the second time, becoming our 24th Prime Minister.

Australia sends troops to the first Gulf War.

Philippines Mt Pinatubo volcano rains death upon 800.

Pioneering heart surgeon Victor Chang is shot dead.

And Lead singer of Queen Freddie Mercury finally succumbs to AIDS related pneumonia, gone at 45.