Historical Events
- 98.8°F (37.1°C) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (UK record)
A Little Night Music
New York City Opera's limited run production of Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music" opens at New York State Theater, NYC, for 11 performances
- NY Yankees rookie 1st baseman Kevin Maas sets a MLB record for hitting 10 home runs in the fewest at bats (72)
- Radio Kuwait resigns air, due to Iraqi invasion
- US announces commitment of Naval forces to Gulf regions
Famous Birthdays
- Jourdan Dunn, British model, born in London, England
About August 3, 1990
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 27 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