Historical Events
- 100,000 additional US troops are sent to Persian gulf
Darryl Strawberry
Darryl Strawberry signs 5-year contract with LA Dodgers
- Gina Marie Tolleson of USA, 21, crowned 40th Miss World
- John Guare's stage drama "6 Degrees of Separation" starring Stockard Channing and Courtney B. Vance, opens at Vivian Beaumont Theatre, NYC; runs for 485 performances and a Tony Award
Wicked Game
Musician Chris Isaak releases single "Wicked Game"
- Saddam fires his army chief & threatens to destroy Arabian peninsula
- Unconfirmed rumors emerge that Bush might announce an airlift of supplies to US embassy in Kuwait, which could ultimately trigger a military clash
Famous Birthdays
SZA (33 years old)
American R&B singer-songwriter ("All the Stars"; "Kill Bill"; Ctrl), born in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Anya Seton, American author (Katherine), dies at 86
- Grampy Davis, American actor, dies of a heart attack at 87
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About November 8, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Takes Time - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
