Historical Events
- First parliamentary election in newly reunified Germany
- First time 12 people in space at the same time
- US 69th manned space mission STS 35 (Columbia 11) launches into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Ghanaian soccer midfielder (78 caps; Udinese), born in Berekum, Brong-Ahafo, Ghana
- Gastón Ramírez, Uruguayan soccer midfielder (43 caps; Sampdoria), born in Fray Bentos, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
American composer (Billy the Kid, Fanfare for Common Man), dies of Alzheimer's disease and respiratory failure at 90
- Robert Cummings, American actor (Love that Bob, Dial M For Murder), dies of kidney failure at 80
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About December 2, 1990
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Because I Love You (The Postman Song) - Stevie B
- #1 Song: Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice