Historical Events In 1990

Oct 04   In the year 1990 avis Bunnage, actor (Loneliness of Long Distance Runner), dies at 67   

Oct 04   Regional elections held, in what was East Germany on this day in history.   

Oct 05   On this day in history cincinnati jury acquits art gallery of obscenity (Mapplethorpe photos)   

Oct 05   On this day in history meir Kahane, founder of Jewish defense league, assassinated at 58   

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   Israeli police kill 17 Palestinian rioters in the year 1990.   

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

Oct 09   Radio stations around the world play "Imagine" honoring John Lennon in the year 1990.   

Oct 09   Richard Murdoch, actor (Lilli Marlene), dies of heart attack at 83 on this day in history.   

Oct 09   Saddam threatens to hit Israel with a new missile in the year 1990.   

Oct 10   Carlos Thompson, actor (Mistress of the World), dies at 67 in the year 1990.   

Oct 10   Dick Jorgensen NFL referee, dies at 56 on this day in history.   

Oct 10   In the year 1990 uS 67th manned space mission STS 41 (Discovery 11) returns from space   

Oct 11   On this day in history center for Urban archaeology opens in NYC South Street Seaport Museum   

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   Oil hits a record $40.42 per barrel on this day in history.   

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

Oct 13   On this day in history hans Freudenthal, mathematician/director OW&OC (F Institution), dies   

Oct 14   Leonard Bernstein, composer, dies of heart attack at 72 on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1990 art Blakey, jazz drummer (Jazz Messengers), dies of cancer at 71   

Oct 16   US forces reach 200,000 in the Persian Gulf in the year 1990.   

Oct 17   On this day in history 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   Iraq announces release of 330 French hostages in the year 1990.   

Oct 23   On this day in history louis Althusser, French philosopher, dies   

Oct 25   Evander Hollyfield KOs James "Buster" Douglas for HW boxing title on this day in history.   

Oct 25   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 in the year 1990.   

Oct 25   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 on this day in history.   

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

Oct 26   William Paley, CEO (CBS), dies of a heart attack at 89 in the year 1990.   

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Jul 13   On this day in history birth of matt Weinberg, American actor   

Oct 23   On this day in history birth of stevie Brock, American singer   

Jan 01   In the year 1990 charles Boost, Dutch film critic, dies at 82   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history ken Hill, actor (Cobra, Protocol), dies   

Jan 04   Alberto Lleras Camargo, president of Colombia (1945-46, 58-62), dies in the year 1990.   

Jan 05   In the year 1990 arthur Kennedy, actor (Air Force), dies of a brain tumor at 76   

Jan 06   Hans Jaray, actor (Lydia, Fedora), dies in the year 1990.   

Jan 07   In the year 1990 bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski, football hall of famer, dies at 81   

Jan 08   On this day in history terry Thomas, Engl comic (Heroes), dies of Parkinson's disease at 78