What Happened on October 1, 1990

Historical Events

  • 10,000 Uganda RPF rebels move into Rwanda
  • Meteorite explodes above Pacific Ocean

Event of Interest

Saddam Hussein says he may be willing to negotiate the occupation of Kuwait and would consider foreign participation in negotiations

Event of Interest

Serbs in Croatia proclaim autonomy

Event of Interest

US President George H. W. Bush at UN, condemns Iraq's takeover of Kuwait


1990 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Charlie McDonnell, British YouTube Personality, vlogger, and singer-songwriter, born in Bath, Somerset, England
Born in 1990

Famous Deaths

  • Andrzej Krzanowski, Polish classical composer and accordionist (The Wind Carries the Echo Across a Wood Clearing), dies at 49
  • Curtis LeMay, American air force general (WWII) and VP candidate, dies at 83
  • Phil Napoleon [Filippo Napoli] American early jazz trumpeter and bandleader (Original Memphis Five; Napoleon and HIs Emperors), dies at 89

About October 1, 1990

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Close To You - Maxi Priest
  • UK #1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee