Historical Events
- At least 150 people die in clashes between the African National Congress and Inkatha Freedom Party, South Africa
Baseball Record
Mark McGwire is 1st to hit 30 HRs in each of his 1st 4 seasons
- Phils Terry Mulholland no-hits Giants 6-0 (8th no hitter of 1990)
Famous Birthdays
Jennifer Lawrence (33 years old)
American actress (Winter's Bone, Silver Linings Playbook), born in Louisville, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Lew DeWitt, American country singer and composer (Statler Brothers - "Flowers on the Wall"), dies of Crohn's disease complications at 52
- Nina Bara [Frances Bauer], Argentinian actress (Missile to the Moon, Space Patrol), dies of cancer at 70
- Viktor Tsoi, Russian musician (Kino), dies in a car accident at 28
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About August 15, 1990
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Turtle Power - Partners In Kryme
