What Happened on September 20, 1990

Historical Events

  • Both East and West Germany ratify reunification
  • South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

John Tavares (33 years old)

Canadian ice hockey player (New York Islanders), born in Mississauga, Ontario

  • Marilou [Bourdon], Canadian pop singer and cookbook author (Three Times a Day), born in Longueuil, Quebec

Famous Deaths

  • Jackie Moran, American actor (Janie, Barefoot Boy), dies of cancer at 65
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About September 20, 1990

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Release Me - Wilson Phillips
  • UK #1 Song: The Joker - Steve Miller Band