Historical Events
- 7.7 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake with hundreds of aftershocks hits Iran; killing about 50,000
- At Yankee Stadium rally, Nelson Mandela dons a NY Yankee baseball cap and proclaims "I am a Yankee!"
Music History
Little Richard [Penniman] gets a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame
- NYC's Zodiac killer shoots 4th victim, Larry Parham
- Parliaments of W & E Germany recognize Oder-Neissegrens
- US House of Representatives votes 254-177 to stop US flag burning, doesn't pass
Famous Deaths
- Cedric Belfrage, English writer and journalist (co-founder of National Guardian), dies at 85
- June Christy, American jazz singer (Tampico), dies at 64
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About June 21, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman") - Roxette
- #1 Song: Sacrifice/Healing Hands - Elton John