SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — America’s Finest City is hopping on the latest viral trend by giving viewers a glimpse of San Diego’s vibe and culture from over a quarter-century ago.
In the recent viral craze, “What were you like in the ’90s?,” celebrities post throwback pictures from the decade that brought us Nintendo 64 and The Spice Girls, and the world is responding by sharing their own pics and pouring on the nostalgic comments.
While San Diego County has transformed over the past 25 years, several community staples are still recognizable but have evolved; meanwhile, other memories of the past have been replaced or erased over time.
Here is a glimpse of what San Diego was like in the 1990s:
Jack Murphy Stadium, 1993: Originally called San Diego Stadium when it opened in August 1967, it was later renamed to Jack Murphy Stadium in 1981. It was named after local sportswriter Jack Murphy, who campaigned for the building of the stadium in the ’60s…