Historical Events
- East Germany leaves Warsaw Pact
Event of Interest
Iraq invades the French and Dutch missions in Kuwait; French President François Mitterrand calls the action a violation of international law; US warship boards an Iraqi-flagged tanker bound for the port of Basrah
- Periodic Great White Spot observed on Saturn
Event of Interest
Saddam Hussein states his willingness to strike first and his intention to damage oil fields in the region if Iraq does strike
Meeting of Interest
South African President F. W. de Klerk meets US President George H. W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
- Supreme Soviet gives approval to switch to free market
- West German President Richard von Weizsaecker signs reunification treaty
Famous Deaths
- Jay Currin, stuntman/actor (Back to the Beach, Serial), dies at 34
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About September 24, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection - Nelson
#1 Song: Show Me Heaven - Maria Mckee
