What Happened on April 7, 1990

Historical Events

  • 144th Grand National: Marcus Armytage aboard 16/1 bet Mr Frisk wins in race record 8m 47.8s; 2 equine fatalities during the race
  • BPAA US Open by Ron Palombi Jr

Farm Aid Concert

Farm Aid IV concert at Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis, Indiana) features Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, John Hiatt, Carl Perkins, Arlo Guthrie, Garth Brooks, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John, Lou Reed, Taj Mahal, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Willie Nelson, Iggy Pop, and others [1]

  • Fire kills 110 on a ferry in Norway, in an unrelated event, 30 die in a ferry flip over in Burma
  • John Poindexter (US National Security Advisor) found guilty of five counts of lying to Congress and obstruction regarding the Iran-Contra scandal
  • Michael Milken pleads innocent to security law violations
  • NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 5-2, Rangers lead 2-0 in preliminary

About April 7, 1990

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Will Lead You Back - Taylor Dayne
  • UK #1 Song: The Power - Snap