Historical Events
- Brian Friel's stage drama "Dancing at Lughnasa" opens at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland; later wins Olivier Award, Tony Award, and Drama Desk Award for Best Play
- Gruinard Island, Scotland, is officially declared free of the anthrax disease after 48 years of quarantine.
- Security law violator Michael Milken pleads guilty to 6 felonies
- STS-31 launches, the 35th mission of the US Space Shuttle program, carrying the Hubble space telescope
- West & East Germany agree to merge currency & economies on July 1st
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Leberman, entertainer, dies
- Tom Rolfing, actor (He Knows You're Alone, Cliff-Another World), dies
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About April 24, 1990
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 4 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: Vogue - Madonna
