Historical Events
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
- Iraq orders 4000 Britons & 2500 Americans in Kuwait to Iraq
Event of Interest
South African President F. W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela hold emergency talks in Pretoria about increasing violence in Soweto
Famous Birthdays
- Rina Sawayama, Japanese-British singer-songwriter (Sawayama), born in Niigata, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Pat O'Connor, New Zealand professional wrestler (b. 1925)
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About August 16, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 14 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
