What Happened on June 21, 1990

Historical Events

  • 7.7 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake with hundreds of aftershocks hits Iran; killing about 50,000
  • At Yankee Stadium rally, Nelson Mandela dons a NY Yankee baseball cap and proclaims "I am a Yankee!"

Music History

Little Richard [Penniman] gets a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame

  • NYC's Zodiac killer shoots 4th victim, Larry Parham
  • Parliaments of W & E Germany recognize Oder-Neissegrens
  • US House of Representatives votes 254-177 to stop US flag burning, doesn't pass

Famous Deaths

  • Cedric Belfrage, English writer and journalist (co-founder of National Guardian), dies at 85
  • June Christy, American jazz singer (Tampico), dies at 64
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About June 21, 1990

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman") - Roxette
  • UK #1 Song: Sacrifice/Healing Hands - Elton John