What Happened on June 12, 1990

Historical Events

"Mariah Carey" debut album by Mariah Carey is released

Egypt (500-1 longshot) ties favorite the Netherlands 1-1 in World Cup game
NY Mets beat Chicago Cubs 19-8 at Wrigley Field, Cubs outfielder Doug Dazcenzo pitched a scoreless 9th inning

NY Yankee reliever Dave Righetti becomes 9th to record 200 saves

Oakland A's Rickey Henderson becomes 2nd to steal 900 bases

Orioles Cal Ripken plays in his 1,308th consecutive game to move past Everett Scott into 2nd place on the all-time list

Glen Gorbous, Canadian MLB outfielder (record for longest throw of a regulation baseball [445' 10"]), dies at 59

Terence O'Neill, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (Ulster Unionist Party: 1963-69), dies of cancer at 75

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini