Historical Events
- BASF plant in Cincinnati explodes in flames, 1 dies
Event of Interest
Dave Righetti pitches in his 499th game as a NY Yankee, passing Whitey Ford in most appearances as a NY Yankee

Dave Righetti
- Richard Nixon library opens in Yorba Linda, California
Famous Birthdays
- Steven Anthony Lawrence, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Quillan, American actor (Mutiny on the Bounty, Julia, Hell Town), dies of cancer at 83
- Herbert Nelson, actor (Guilding Light), dies of a stroke at 76
- Johnny Wayne, comedian (Wayne & Shuster), dies of cancer at 72
1990 Highlights
About July 19, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer