What Happened on August 23, 1990

Historical Events

  • Armenia declares independence
  • East & West Germany announced that they would unite on Oct 3
  • US begins call up of 46,000 reservists to the Persian Gulf

Famous Deaths

  • David Rose, American Emmy Award-winning composer ("The Stripper"; "Holiday For Strings"), and orchestra leader (The Red Skelton Show), dies at 80
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About August 23, 1990

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo

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