What Happened on August 22, 1990

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US President George H. W. Bush calls up military reserves

Famous Deaths

  • "Boogie" Bill Webb, American Louisiana blues and R&B guitarist, singer and songwriter ("Bad Dog"), dies at 66
  • Merlin Marston, American actor (Blue Sky), dies of non-Hodgkins lymphoma at 46
  • Thomas W. McKnew, American President of the National Geographic Society, dies at 94
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About August 22, 1990

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Bombalurina Ft. Timmy Mallett