What Happened on February 8, 1990

Historical Events

  • "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney suspended by CBS for racial remarks attributed to him by a gay magazine
  • David Hares play "Racing Demon" premieres in London at the National Theatre

Famous Birthdays

Bethany Hamilton (34 years old)

American pro-surfer (Soul Surfer), born in Lihue, Hawaii

Klay Thompson (34 years old)

American basketball guard (3-time NBA champion GS Warriors 2015, 17, 18, Olympic gold 2016), born in Los Angeles, California


Born in 1990

Famous Deaths

  • Del Shannon [Charles Westover], American rock musician and songwriter ("Runaway"), commits suicide at 55
  • George de Mestral, Swiss engineer (invented Velcro), dies at 83
1990 Highlights

About February 8, 1990

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

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