Historical Events
Sports History
Dan Quisenberry (all-time AL save king, 238) announces his retirement
- Dan Sticco and George H. Gorham's musical "Change in the Heir" opens at the Edison Theater, NYC; runs for 16 performances
- US 66th manned space mission STS 31 (Discovery 10) returns from space
- Wrecking cranes begin tearing down the Berlin Wall at the Brandenburg Gate
Famous Deaths
- Floyd Butler, American soul singer (Friends of Distinction - "Grazin' in the Grass"), dies of a heart attack at 52
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About April 29, 1990
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 3 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