Historical Events
- KTBN, Salt Lake City Utah, begins shortwave radio transmissions
Famous Deaths
- Don Draper, American actor (Pepper Agent 00X), dies of AIDS at 61
- Mieke Verstraete [Maria Augustina De Graef], Belgian-Dutch actress (Pleasantly Settled), dies at 79
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About December 17, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Because I Love You (The Postman Song) - Stevie B
- #1 Song: Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice