Historical Events
- 400 die in a (7.7) earthquake in the Philippines
- Bridgette LeAnn Wilson, 17, of Oregon, 8th crowned Miss Teen USA
- Civil trial by parents of Suicide victims against Judas Priest begins
- NYC's Empire State Building catches fire-no fatalities
- Rick Dee's "Into the Night" premieres on ABC-TV
ANC Report Police Violence
The ANC send a report on police violence to President F. W. de Klerk and demand an end to "the shocking inhumanity" of police action in rural areas of South Africa
- Ukraine declares independence
Famous Birthdays
- Wizkid [Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun], Nigerian singer-songwriter (Made in Lagos), born in Lagos, Nigeria
Famous Deaths
- Robert Blackburn, Irish educationist (International Baccalaureate Organisation), dies at 62
- Sidney Torch, English composer, conductor and theater organist, dies from an intentional medication overdose at 82
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About July 16, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Ain't Worth It - Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown
#1 Song: Sacrifice/Healing Hands - Elton John
