Historical Events
- 1,426 pilgrims trampled to death after a panic in a tunnel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Event of Interest
Imelda Marcos and Adnan Khashoggi found not guilty of racketeering
- TV cooking competition show "MasterChef" presented by Loyd Grossman, and created by Franc Roddam, first airs in the UK
Famous Birthdays
Margot Robbie (33 years old)
Australian actress and producer (The Wolf of Wall Street, Focus), born in Dalby, Queensland
Famous Deaths
- Muntu Myeza, South African anti-apartheid activist and General Secretary of SASO, dies in automobile accident at 39
- Snooky Lanson [Roy Landman], American singer (Your Hit Parade; 5 Star Jubilee), dies at 76
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About July 2, 1990
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Step By Step - New Kids On The Block
#1 Song: Sacrifice/Healing Hands - Elton John
