What Happened on June 23, 1990

Historical Events

  • A rally to save Alien Nation from cancellation held at Statue of Liberty

Event of Interest

African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela, on a US tour, receives a tumultuous welcome in Boston

  • Moldavia declares independence

Music History

Police find marijuana at Chuck Berry's home

TV Personality of Year

TV Guide selects Arsenio Hall as TV personality of year

  • Zimbabwe beat the Netherlands by 6 wickets to win ICC Trophy

Famous Birthdays

  • Inna Shevchenko, Ukrainian radical feminist activist (FEMEN), born in Kherson, Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine)
  • Samuel Lee, FIFA 08 World Champion

About June 23, 1990

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman") - Roxette
  • UK #1 Song: Sacrifice/Healing Hands - Elton John