MCMXCI

MCMXCI is the Roman numeral representation of the year 1991. In the Roman numeral system, M represents 1000, CM represents 900 (C before M signifies subtraction), XC represents 90 (X before C signifies subtraction), and I represents 1. Therefore, MCMXCI is calculated as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 1, equaling 1991. This year marked several significant global events. The dissolution of the Soviet Union officially occurred in December of 1991, a pivotal moment that reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the late 20th century. In the United States, George H.W. Bush was president. The First Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, concluded in February of 1991 after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Technological advancements continued, with the World Wide Web becoming publicly available in August of 1991, a development that would profoundly impact future communication and information access. The world continued to navigate the post-Cold War era, with new challenges and opportunities emerging.