When did the 'Desert Storm' conflict start?

Answer 1

Operation Desert Storm was the codename for the Gulf War. Desert Storm was a war from January 17, 1991 until February 28, 1991. The war was also known under the names Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War 1 or the First Iraq War.

Answer 2

Operation Desert Storm began on January 17, 1991; some five and a half months after the war began on August 1, 1990.

Answer 3

Operation Desert Storm began officially on 17 January 1991.