Historical Events
- NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: Boston Bruins beat Washington Capitals, 4 games to 0
- NY Newsday reporter Jimmy Breslin suspended for a racial slur
- Sampdoria of Italy win 30th European Cup Winner's Cup against Anderlecht of Belgium 2-0 in Gothenburg
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Piggott, British pianist, composer, and musicologist (The Life & Music of John Field; The Innocent Diversion - Music in the Life and Writings of Jane Austen), dies at 74
- Pauline Frederick, American journalist & author, dies at 84
1990 Highlights
About May 9, 1990
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
#1 Song: Killer - Adamski
