Historical Events
- 1st time in NY Yankee history they are completely swept season series, Oakland A's beat them 12 games to 0
- 1st time since 1966 that all 8 grand slam tennis champs are different
Event of Interest
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace consecrated by Pope John Paul II in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, as the largest church in the world at 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft)
- Ellis Island reopens as a museum
- Hard Rock Cafe opens in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Iran agrees to resume diplomatic ties with Iraq
- Mariner Matt Young becomes 21st AL'er to strike out 4 in 1 inning
Famous Birthdays
- Chandler Massey, American actor (Days of our Lives), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Kanyon Doe, president of Liberia (1980-90), assassinated
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About September 10, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Release Me - Wilson Phillips
#1 Song: The Joker - Steve Miller Band
