What Happened on March 18, 1990

Historical Events

  • 1st free elections in East Germany, Conservatives beat Communists
  • 32-day lockout by baseball owners ends
  • A Tampa little leaguer dies after being struck by a pitch
  • In the largest art heist in US history, 13 works of art worth over $500 million are stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston
  • PGA Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: Jodie Mudd wins by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Mark Calcavecchia; winner's cheque $270,000

Famous Deaths

  • Robin Harris, American comedian and actor (House Party, Mo' Better Blues), dies of a heart attack at 36
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About March 18, 1990

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
  • UK #1 Song: Dub Be Good To Me - Beats International featuring Lindy Layton