Historical Events
Music History
American soul singer Curtis Mayfield becomes paralyzed from neck down after stage lighting equipment falls on him at an outdoor concert at Wingate Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York; although unable to perform live, he continued to compose, sing, and record
Famous Birthdays
DeMarcus Cousins (33 years old)
American basketball player (Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans), born in Mobile, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Starr, American screenwriter, actor (The Corpse Came C.O.D.), and gossip columnist, dies at 86
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About August 13, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Turtle Power - Partners In Kryme
