What Happened on October 2, 1990

Historical Events

  • "Michael Feinstein in Concert" opens at Golden NYC for 30 performances
  • Chinese plane explodes, about 100 die
  • Radio Berlin International's final transmission (links to Deutsche Welles of West Germany); final song is "The End" by Doors
  • US Senate votes 90-9 to confirm David Souter's appointment to Supreme Court
  • WW2 Allied nations cede any remaining rights as occupiers of Germany

About October 2, 1990

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Close To You - Maxi Priest
  • UK #1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee