Historical Events
- Ellis Island Historical Site opens on Ellis Island NYC
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Gabriela Sabatini becomes only Argentine woman to win a Grand Slam singles event; beats Steffi Graf 6-2, 7-6
Famous Birthdays
- Gerrit Cole, American MLB player (NY Yankees), born in Newport Beach, California
- Jos Buttler, English cricket wicketkeeper (HS 152; Somerset CCC, Lancashire CCC, Rajasthan Royals, Sydney Thunder), born in Taunton, England
- Matt Barkley, American NFL football quarterback (Buffalo Bills), born in Newport Beach, California
- Matthew Dellavedova, Australian basketball player (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Maryborough, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Denys Watkins-Pitchford, British writer and illustrator (The Little Grey Men), dies at 85
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About September 8, 1990
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blaze Of Glory (From "Young Guns II") - Jon Bon Jovi
#1 Song: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Bombalurina Ft. Timmy Mallett
