Page 19: Historical Events In 1990

Sep 19   Werner Janssen, US composer (New Years Eve in NY), dies at 91.   

Sep 20   Both Germanys ratify reunification   

Sep 20   In this year, Saddam Hussein formally claims US networks broadcast his message.   

Sep 20   Jackie Moran, actor (Janie, Barefoot Boy), dies of cancer at 65.   

Sep 22   Saudi Arabia expells many Jordanian and Yemeni envoys   

Sep 23   PBS begins an 11 hour miniseries on The Civil War.   

Sep 23   Saddam says he will destroy Israel.   

Sep 24   Jay Currin, stuntman/actor (Back to the Beach, Serial), dies at 34   

Sep 24   South African president F.W. de Klerk meets Pres Bush in Wash DC   

Sep 24   Supreme Soviet gives approval to switch to free market.   

Sep 25   Saddam Hussein warns US will repeat Vietnam experience.   

Sep 25   UN Security Council vote 14-1 to impose air embargo against Iraq.   

Sep 26   Alberto Moravia, Italian writer (Woman in Red), dies at 82.   

Sep 26   Motion Picture Assn of America creates new NC-17 rating.   

Sep 26   Soviet parliament agrees on bill allowing religious practices   

Sep 27   A gunman holds 33 people (killing 1) hostage in Berkley Calif.   

Sep 27   Deposed emir of Kuwait address the UN General Assembly.   

Sep 27   Senate Judiciary committee approves Souter's Supreme Court nomination.   

Sep 27   Tour de France champion Greg LeMond visits White House.   

Sep 28   Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood's walk of fame   

Sep 30   Liesbeth de Uyl-of Vessem, feminist/wife of Joop du, dies.   

Sep 30   The USSR and Israel resume diplomatic relations.   

Oct 01   Christine Forrest, actress (Martin), dies   

Oct 01   Curtis E LeMay USAF General, WWII dies at 83   

Oct 01   Pres Bush at the UN, condemns Iraq's takeover of Kuwait   

Oct 01   USS Independence (CV-62) enters Persian Gulf (inaugural carrier in Persian Gulf since 1974)   

Oct 03   East Germany and West Germany merge to become Germany.   

Oct 03   Germany officially reunified, with Berlin the capital city.   

Oct 03   Stefano Casiraghi, Princess Caroline of Monaco husband, dies at 30.   

Oct 04   Avis Bunnage, actor (Loneliness of Long Distance Runner), dies at 67.   

Oct 04   Regional elections held, in what was East Germany   

Oct 05   Cincinnati jury acquits art gallery of obscenity (Mapplethorpe photos)   

Oct 05   Meir Kahane, founder of Jewish defense league, assassinated at 58   

Oct 07   Israel begins handing out gas masks to its citizens   

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Jul 13   Matt weinberg: American actor   

Oct 23   Stevie brock: American singer   

Jan 01   Charles boost: Dutch film critic,    

Jan 02   Alan hale jr: Skipper on gilligan's island,    

Jan 03   Ken hill: Actor (cobra, protocol),    

Jan 04   Alberto lleras camargo: President of colombia (1945-46, 58-62),   

Jan 05   Arthur kennedy: Actor (air force),   

Jan 06   Hans jaray: Actor (lydia, fedora),    

Jan 07   Bronislau "bronko" nagurski: Football hall of famer,    

Jan 08   Terry thomas: Engl comic (heroes),