Historical Events
- An Iraqi official reports that Iraq will withdraw if it can retain control of the Rumailah field and keep Bubiyan and Werbah islands; also says that demands that the Palestinian issue be treated separately would not be surmountable
- Due to Persian Gulf crisis gas hits $1.60 per gallon price in NYC
- Iraq announces it will release all 3,300 Soviet hostages
Famous Deaths
- Edward Binns, American actor (12 Angry Men; Fail-Safe), dies of a heart attack at 74
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About December 4, 1990
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 4 months and 30 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