What Happened on June 5, 1990

Historical Events

Event of Interest

South African troops plunder Nelson Mandela's home

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Zeldenrust, Dutch pathologist and anatomist, dies at 83
  • Jim Hodder, American drummer, and singer (Steely Dan, 1972-74), drowns in his home swimming pool at 42
  • Vasily V Kuznetsov, President of USSR supreme soviet (1982-83, 85), dies
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights

About June 5, 1990

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hold On - Wilson Phillips
  • UK #1 Song: World in Motion - Englandneworder