1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997   Alison Hargreaves becomes first woman to climb Everest alone and without oxygen, but dies on later attempt on K2 Riots in Bradford Driest summer since 1659 - one third of UK is affected by water restrictions New therapy for Aids uses a combination of two drugs, AZT and ddl or ddC American football and film star OJ Simpson found not guilty of murder Ritz Hotel sold for £75 million     Copyright © 1998, NHS