What Happened on May 29, 1990

Historical Events

  • An earthquake hits Peru, killing over 200

Election of Interest

Boris Yeltsin is elected President of the Russian Republic

  • Dow Jones average hits a record 2,870.49
  • MLB New York Mets fire manager Davey Johnson and hire Bud Harrelson as his replacement

Baseball Record

Rickey Henderson steals record 893rd base, breaking Ty Cobb's record


About May 29, 1990

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Vogue - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Killer - Adamski