What Happened on June 11, 1990

Historical Events

  • Federal judge sentenced former national security adviser John M Poindexter to 6 months for making false statements to Congress

Sports History

Nolan Ryan pitches his 6th no-hitter beating Oakland, in 9th he retires Ken Phelps, Rickey Henderson & Willie Randolph (all ex Yanks)

  • Supreme Court says law prohibiting desecration of US flag unconstitutional

Music History

UN appoints British-​Australian singer Olivia Newton-John as environmental ambassador


Famous Birthdays

  • Paapa Essiedu, English actor (I May Destroy You), born in London, England

Famous Deaths

  • Clyde McCoy, American jazz trumpeter ("Sugar Blues"; the wah-wah sound), bandleader and co-founder of "Down Beat" magazin, dies at 86
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About June 11, 1990

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman") - Roxette
  • UK #1 Song: World in Motion - Englandneworder