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
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
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
- #1 Song: Praying For Time - George Michael
- #1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee