What Happened on February 6, 1990

Historical Events

Hull Equals Father's 50 Goals

Brett Hull becomes 1st son of NHL 50 goal scorer (Bobby Hull) to also score 50 goals

  • Groundbreaking begins on Baltimore Orioles' new $102 million stadium
  • Steve Briers of Wales recites entire lyrics of Queen's album "A Night At The Opera" in 9 minutes 58.44 seconds backwards!

Famous Birthdays

  • Dominic Sherwood, English actor (Christian Ozera-Vampire Academy; Jeff Murphy-Partner Track), born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Famous Deaths

  • Jane Novak, American silent screen actress (Ghost Town), dies of stroke at 94

Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990)

American Acadeny and Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter ("All The Way"; "Love & Marriage"; "Come Fly With Me"), dies following a stroke at 77 [1]

  • John Merivale, Canadian-British actor (Caltiki), dies at 72
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About February 6, 1990

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)

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