What Happened on July 23, 1990

Historical Events

  • Rosie Jones (St Louis), 26, crowned 22nd Miss Black America
  • South Africa workers' union leader Billy Nair arrested

Famous Deaths

  • Georges Flamant, actor (La Chienne), dies in Paris at 86
  • Joe Turner, American jazz pianist, dies of cardiac arrest at 82
  • Kenjiro Takayanagi, Japanese development of television (b. 1899)
  • Robert Sommer, singer, dies of liver failure at 42
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About July 23, 1990

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: She Ain't Worth It - Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown
  • UK #1 Song: Turtle Power - Partners In Kryme