Historical Events
- 8 2/3 inning perfect game pitched by Brian Holman of Oakland A's is spoiled by a home run hit by Ken Philips
Sports History
Pete Rose pleads guilty to hiding $300,000 in income
Famous Deaths
- Alex McCrindle, Scottish actor (Star Wars, Eye of the Needle), dies at 78
- Horst Sinderman, RDA 1st minister (1973-76), dies
- Philip Werner Amram (1900 – 1990) was an American lawyer, legal scholar, and educator, dies at 90
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About April 20, 1990
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
- #1 Song: Vogue - Madonna