Historical Events
- 3 members of 2 Live Crew acquitted on obsenity charges in Florida
- Antiwar protest marches begin in 20 US cities (US-Iraq)
- Baseball World Series: Cincinnati beats A's, 2-1 at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum to sweep Oakland and win Reds' 5th title; MVP: Reds' pitcher José Rijo
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Bridget Bate Tichenor (born Bridget Pamela Arkwright Bate), Mexican surrealist painter dies at 72
- Joel McCrea, American actor (Foreign Correspondent, Sullivan's Travels), dies of pulmonary complications at 84
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About October 20, 1990
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Don't Have The Heart - James Ingram
- #1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee