Historical Events In 1990

Oct 04   On this day in history avis Bunnage, actor (Loneliness of Long Distance Runner), dies at 67   

Oct 04   On this day in history regional elections held, in what was East Germany   

Oct 05   Cincinnati jury acquits art gallery of obscenity (Mapplethorpe photos) on this day in history.   

Oct 05   Meir Kahane, founder of Jewish defense league, assassinated at 58 in the year 1990.   

Oct 07   Israel begins handing out gas masks to its citizens on this day in history.   

Oct 07   J Teengs Gerritsen, resistance fighter, dies on this day in history.   

Oct 08   In the year 1990 israeli police kill 17 Palestinian rioters   

Oct 08   US doctors Joseph E Murray and E Donnall Thomas win Nobel Prize in the year 1990.   

Oct 09   In the year 1990 radio stations around the world play "Imagine" honoring John Lennon   

Oct 09   In the year 1990 richard Murdoch, actor (Lilli Marlene), dies of heart attack at 83   

Oct 09   Saddam threatens to hit Israel with a new missile on this day in history.   

Oct 10   On this day in history carlos Thompson, actor (Mistress of the World), dies at 67   

Oct 10   Dick Jorgensen NFL referee, dies at 56 in the year 1990.   

Oct 10   US 67th manned space mission STS 41 (Discovery 11) returns from space on this day in history.   

Oct 11   Center for Urban archaeology opens in NYC South Street Seaport Museum on this day in history.   

Oct 11   Douglas Edwards, WW II correspondent, dies of cancer at 73 on this day in history.   

Oct 11   In the year 1990 octavio Paz wins Nobel Prize for literature   

Oct 11   On this day in history oil hits a record $40.42 per barrel   

Oct 12   Max Tailleur, adjunct prince Bernhard/Jewish humorist, dies on this day in history.   

Oct 13   In the year 1990 hans Freudenthal, mathematician/director OW&OC (F Institution), dies   

Oct 14   In the year 1990 leonard Bernstein, composer, dies of heart attack at 72   

Oct 15   Delphine Seyrig, dies of lung disease at 58 on this day in history.   

Oct 15   In the year 1990 mikhail Gorbachev awarded the Nobel Peace Prize   

Oct 16   Art Blakey, jazz drummer (Jazz Messengers), dies of cancer at 71 in the year 1990.   

Oct 16   On this day in history uS forces reach 200,000 in the Persian Gulf   

Oct 17   In the year 1990 ralph Abernathy, civil rights activist, dies at 64   

Oct 20   Joel McCrea, actor (Ramrod), dies of pulmonary complications at 84 on this day in history.   

Oct 23   In the year 1990 iraq announces release of 330 French hostages   

Oct 23   Louis Althusser, French philosopher, dies on this day in history.   

Oct 25   On this day in history evander Hollyfield KOs James "Buster" Douglas for HW boxing title   

Oct 25   In the year 1990 in the Hindu Kush Region a 6.0 earthquake killed 11 people and more then 250 injured and damage in the Chitral-Mardan-Malakand area, Pakistan. Felt throughout northern and central Pakistan.   

Oct 25   On this day in history new Zealand's voters ousted the Labour Party of Mike Moore giving the National Party under James Bolger the biggest election victory in more than 50 years.   

Oct 25   NY Daily News goes on strike (lasts through March, 1991) on this day in history.   

Oct 26   In the year 1990 william Paley, CEO (CBS), dies of a heart attack at 89   

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Jul 13   Matt Weinberg, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Oct 23   Stevie Brock, American singer was born in the year 1990.   

Jan 01   Charles Boost, Dutch film critic, dies at 82 in the year 1990.   

Jan 02   In the year 1990 alan Hale Jr, Skipper on Gilligan's Island, dies of cancer at 71   

Jan 03   Ken Hill, actor (Cobra, Protocol), dies in the year 1990.   

Jan 04   On this day in history alberto Lleras Camargo, president of Colombia (1945-46, 58-62), dies   

Jan 05   Arthur Kennedy, actor (Air Force), dies of a brain tumor at 76 in the year 1990.   

Jan 06   Hans Jaray, actor (Lydia, Fedora), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 07   Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski, football hall of famer, dies at 81 in the year 1990.   

Jan 08   Terry Thomas, Engl comic (Heroes), dies of Parkinson's disease at 78 in the year 1990.