Historical Events
Sports History
Brett Hull becomes 1st son of NHL 50 goal scorer (Bobby Hull) to score 50
- Groundbreaking begins on Baltimore Orioles' new $102 million stadium
- Steve Briers of Wales recites entire lyrics of Queen's album "A Night At The Opera" in 9 minutes 58.44 seconds backwards!
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic Sherwood, English actor (Christian Ozera-Vampire Academy; Jeff Murphy-Partner Track), born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Famous Deaths
- Jane Novak, silent screen actress (Ghost Town), dies of stroke at 94
- Jimmy Van Heusen [Edward Chester Babcock], American composer and songwriter (All the Way, Love & Marriage), dies following a stroke at 77
- John Merivale, actor (Caltiki), dies
1990 Highlights
About February 6, 1990
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Opposites Attract - Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)
#1 Song: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'connor
