What Happened on October 11, 1990

Historical Events

  • "Miser" opens at Circle in Sq Theater NYC for 93 performances
  • Center for Urban archaeology opens in NYC South Street Seaport Museum
  • Libya's Qadhafi says Israel must be eliminated
  • Mexican writer Octavio Paz is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature
  • Oil hits a record $40.42 per barrel
  • UK Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd says force would be used if Iraq does not withdraw from Kuwait

Famous Deaths

  • Douglas Edwards, American newscaster (CBS Evening News, FYI), dies of cancer at 73
  • Robert Tessier, actor (Nightwish, Future Force), dies at 56
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About October 11, 1990

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Praying For Time - George Michael
  • UK #1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee