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1990 Top Ten Music Charts

1990’s Biggest Artists and Songs
Milli Vanilli (1989 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1990, taken back a few days later – officially there was no Best New Artist in 1989)
Bonnie Raitt (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included:
Lenny Kravitz, Black Crowes, Del Amitri, Deee-Lite, Miche’le, Linear, Concrete Blonde, Digital Underground, Sinead O’Conner, Vanilla Ice, Wilson Phillips, En Vogue, Bell Biv DeVoe, Calloway, M.C. Hammer, Faith No More and The Adventures of Stevie V
1990’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
2. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
3. Hold On – En Vogue
4. Don’t Wanna Fall In Love – Jane Child
5. Escapade – Janet Jackson
6. Pure – Lightning Seeds
7. Think – Information Society
8. I’ll Be Your Shelter – Taylor Dayne
9. Deadbeat Club – B-52s
10. Lambada – Kaoma
1990’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. I Wanna Be Rich – Calloway
2. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
3. Epic – Faith No More
4. Hippychick – Soho
5. Dirty Cash (Money Talks) – The Adventures of Stevie B
6. King of Wishful Thinking – Go West
7. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Conner
8. Joey – Concrete Blonde
9. Lambada – Kaoma
10. Doin’ The Do – Betty Boo
1990’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
2. Everybody Everybody – Black Box
3. Groove Is In The Heart – Dee-Lite
4. Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over) – Technotronic
5. Hippy Chick – Soho
6. The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
7. Tom’s Diner – D.N.A. with Suzanne Vega
8. Knockin’ Boots – Candyman
9. Jerk-Out – The Time
10. Oops, Up – Snap!
More of 1990’s Dance Top Hits
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Jimmy Somerville
Dirty Cash – The Adventures of Stevie V
1990’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Electric Boogie – Marcia Griffiths
2. You Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
3. Vogue – Madonna
4. Step By Step – New Kids On The Block
5. She Ain’t Worth It – Glenn Medeiros
6. Giving You The Benefit – Pebbles
7. This Old Heart Of Mine – Rod Stewart with Ronald Isley
8. Swing The Mood – Jive Bunny (Big band Medley)
9. The Way You Do The Things You Do – UB40
10. That’s What I Like – Jive Bunny (50s/60s Medley)
1990’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
2. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
3. Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
4. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
5. Do Me! – Bell Biv DeVoe
6. Knockin’ Boots – Candyman
7. Wiggle It – Two In a Room
8. 911 Is A Joke – Public Enemy
9. Cause I Can Do It Right – Big Daddy Kane
10. Doin’ The Do – Betty Boo
1990’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Step By Step – New Kids on the Block
2. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
3. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
4. Vogue – Madonna
5. Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul with the Wild Pair
6. The Power – Snap!
7. Poison – Bell Biv Devoe
8. Because I Love You (The Postman Song) – Stevie B
9. Groove Is In The Heart – Deee-Lite
10. The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
1990’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
2. Cradle Of Love – Billy Idol
3. Unskinny Bop – Poison
4. Free Fallin – Tom Petty
5. Freedom – George Michael
6. Cherry Pie – Warrant
7. Hard To Handle – The Black Crowes
8. Epic – Faith No More
9. Downtown Train – Rod Stewart
10. L.A. Woman – Billy Idol
1990’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
2. Suicide Blonde – INXS
3. Joey – Concrete Blonde
4. Roam – The B-52’s
5. Enjoy The Silence – Depeche Mode
6. Jealous – Gene Loves Jezebel
7. I’m Free – The Soup Dragons
8. Pictures Of You – The Cure
9. Policy Of Truth – Depeche Mode
10. Getting Away With It – Electronic
1990’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Blaze Of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
2. Janie’s Got A Gun – Aerosmith
3. Kickstart My Heart – Motley Crue
4. Something To Believe In – Poison
5. What It Takes – Aerosmith
6. (Can’t Live Without Your) Love And Affection – Nelson
7. The Other Side – Aerosmith
8. Fly To The Angels – Slaughter
9. Hungry – Lita Ford
10. Up All Night – Slaughter
PCM’s 1990 Top 10 Hit List
1. Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide) – Marcia Griffiths
2. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
3. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
4. I Wanna Be Rich – Calloway
5. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
6. Here and Now – Luthor Vandross
7. Vogue – Madonna
8. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
9. Blaze of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
10. Step By Step – New Kids On The Block

September 28, 2025
Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened in 1990?

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened in 1990?
90 Trivia Questions For 1990 History
(answers)
1. What happened in the Newhart series finale?
2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love?
3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca?
4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers?
5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne?
6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone?
7. Who directed Home Alone?
8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza?
9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana?
10. What is the name of the Winslow family’s nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character?
11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks?
12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries?
13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell?
14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids.
15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990?
16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician?
17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure?
18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he?
19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost?
21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost?
22. Who was the President in 1990?
23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code?
24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990?
25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.
26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air?
27. Who created The Simpsons?
28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990?
29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show.
HINT: He had a #1 record in 1976 – Disco Duck
30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990?
31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990?
32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show.
33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called?
HINT: This game will take you on a wild ride through time; just don’t run out of 1.21 gigawatts!
34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons?
35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children.
36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton.
37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series?
38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences?
39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”?
40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990?
41. What was unusual about that particular award?
42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny.
43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote?
44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey?
45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman?
HINT: It was a #1 hi
46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990?
47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise.
HINT: Dun dun!
48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990?
49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers?
50. What is the title of Stephen King’s 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive?
51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single?
52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
HINT: “You will be assimilated.”
53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy?
54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
55. Who was the Pope in 1990?
56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990?
57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot?
HINT: Stop! Hammer time!
58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”?
59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during?
60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled?
61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States?
62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT:
He works at Springfield Channel 6
63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others.
HINT: Johnny Depp was in it too.
64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”?
65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall?
66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990?
67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail?
68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed?
69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand.
HUNT: It went defunct in 2010.
HINT II: It was a subsidiary of General Motors.
70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990?
71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS
72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October?
73. What movie rating replaced “X”?
74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor.
75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone?
76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey”
77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990?
78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called?
79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called?
80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar?
81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music?
82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences?
83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979?
84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990?
85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990?
86. Who won the World Series in 1990?
87. What country won the World Cup in 1990?
88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country?
89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990?
90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River?
Team Trivia Bonus Questions:
1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisa’s First Word”?
2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990?
3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone
4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour?
5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket?
6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome.
7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990?
8. What is Godwin’s Law?
HINT: It’s an Internet thing
9. Who wrote the children’s book Shrek! in 1990?
10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
The Answers:
90 Trivia Answers For 1990 History
(answers)
1. What happened in the Newhart series finale?
It was revealed that the entire series was just a dream of Bob Newhart’s character, Dr. Bob Hartley, from The Bob Newhart Show.
2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love?
The Arsenio Hall Show
3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca?
The Rescuers Down Under
4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers?
A professional baseball player
5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne?
Johnny Galecki
6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone?
Macaulay Culkin
7. Who directed Home Alone?
Chris Columbus
8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza?
Michelangelo
9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana?
Orange
10. What is the name of the Winslow family’s nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character?
Steve Urkel
11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks?
Kyle MacLachlan
12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries?
Tim Curry
13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell?
Zack Attack
14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids.
Tremors
15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990?
The Horse
16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician?
He becomes a licensed physician at 16 years old.
17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure?
Joe Versus the Volcano
18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he?
Nelson Mandela
19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost?
Whoopi Goldberg
21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost?
Psychic/Medium
22. Who was the President in 1990?
George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code?
90210
24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990?
Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.
Microsoft Works
26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air?
ABC
27. Who created The Simpsons?
Matt Groening
28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990?
Tom Cruise
29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show.
HINT: He had a #1 record in 1976 – Disco Duck
Into the Night, Starring Rick Dees.
30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990?
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990?
Detroit Pistons
32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show.
A Different World
33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called?
HINT: This game will take you on a wild ride through time; just don’t run out of 1.21 gigawatts!
Back to the Future: The Pinball
34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons?
Kang and Kodos
35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children.
Monopoly Junior
36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton.
Jurassic Park
37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series?
The two-part episode “Magnum on Ice” was a crossover with Magnum, P.I., featuring Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum.
38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences?
Men Are from Mars; Women Are from Venus
39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”?
Homey the Clown on In Living Color
40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990?
Milli Vanilli
41. What was unusual about that particular award?
It was later revoked (they didn’t sing on the album)
42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny.
Tiny Toon Adventures
43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote?
Dominos Pizza
44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey?
In Living Color
45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman?
HINT: It was a #1 hit
It Must Have Been Love
46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990?
Janet Jackson
47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise.
HINT: Dun dun!
Law & Order
48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990?
Game Boy
49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers?
Ernie “Coach” Pantusso, played by Nicholas Colasanto
50. What is the title of Stephen King’s 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive?
Misery
51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single?
Vision of Love
52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they?
HINT: “You will be assimilated.”
The Borg
53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy?
Madonna
54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)
55. Who was the Pope in 1990?
John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990?
The Jeffersons
57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot?
HINT: Stop! Hammer time!
U Can’t Touch This
58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”?
The Stonecutters
59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during?
Christmas
60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled?
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name”
61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States?
CBS
62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT:
He works at Springfield Channel 6
Kent Brockman
63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others.
HINT: Johnny Depp was in it too.
Edward Scissorhands
64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”?
Jesse Katsopolis
65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall?
Mars
66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990?
George H.W. Bush
67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail?
“Garfield’s Mailbag”
68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed?
“Big mistake. Big. Huge!”
69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand.
HUNT: It went defunct in 2010.
HINT II: It was a subsidiary of General Motors.
Saturn
70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990?
San Francisco 49ers
71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS
Ken Burns’s The Civil War documentary series
72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October?
A Soviet nuclear submarine
73. What movie rating replaced “X”?
NC-17
74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor.
Jerry Van Dyke
75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone?
The Wet Bandits
76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey”?
The Howard Stern Show
77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990?
Saddam Hussein
78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called?
DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called?
Captain Planet (and the Planeteers)
80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar?
Dances with Wolves
81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music?
Yo! MTV Raps
82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences?
Flatliners
83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979?
They joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.
84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990?
Michelle Pfeiffer
85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990?
Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
86. Who won the World Series in 1990?
Cincinnati Reds
87. What country won the World Cup in 1990?
West Germany
88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country?
Lech Wałęsa
89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990?
Edmonton Oilers
90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River?
Blinky
Team Trivia Bonus Questions:
1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisa’s First Word”?
“Daddy”
2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990?
Jesse Owens
3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone?
Angels with Filthy Souls
4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour?
Blond Ambition World Tour
5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket?
Chip
6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome.
The Ultimate Warrior
7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990?
10 minutes to midnight
8. What is Godwin’s Law?
HINT: It’s an Internet thing
As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.
9. Who wrote the children’s book Shrek! in 1990?
William Steig
10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
Casey Jones

May 22, 2025
1990 Number One Hits

1990 Billboard Number One Hits:
December 23, 1989 – January 13, 1990:
Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins
January 20 – February 9:
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You – Michael Bolton
February 10 – March 2:
Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul with The Wild Pair
March 3 – March 23:
Escapade – Janet Jackson
March 24 – April 6:
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
April 7 – April 13:
Love Will Lead You Back – Taylor Dayne
April 14 – April 20:
I’ll Be Your Everything – Tommy Page
April 21 – May 18:
Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
May 19 – June 8:
Vogue – Madonna
June 9 – June 15:
Hold On – Wilson Phillips
June 16 – June 29:
It Must Have Been Love – Roxette
June 30 – July 21:
Step by Step – New Kids on the Block
July 21 – August 3:
She Ain’t Worth It – Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown
August 4 – August 31:
Vision of Love – Mariah Carey
September 1 – September 7:
If Wishes Came True – Sweet Sensation
September 8 – September 14:
Blaze of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
September 15 – September 29:
Release Me – Wilson Phillips
September 29 – October 5:
(I Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection – Nelson
October 6 – October 12:
Close to You – Maxi Priest
October 13 – October 19:
Praying for Time – George Michael
October 20 – October 26:
I Don’t Have the Heart – James Ingram
October 27 – November 2:
Black Cat – Janet Jackson
November 3 – November 9:
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
November 10 – November 30:
Love Takes Time – Mariah Carey
December 1 – December 7:
I’m Your Baby Tonight – Whitney Houston
December 8, 1990 – January 4, 1991:
Because I Love You (The Postman Song) – Stevie B
(Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)

December 31, 1990
1990 History, Facts and Trivia
1990 History, Facts and Trivia
Quick Facts from 1990:
World-Changing Event: Solitaire was originally included in early computer programs to help users strengthen their clicking and dragging skills.
The Top Song was Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B
The Movies to Watch include Home Alone, Ghost, Edward Scissorhands, Dick Tracy, and Dances with Wolves
The Most Famous Person in America was probably Madonna
The Bestselling books: The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel, Four Past Midnight by Stephen King, The Burden of Proof by Scott Turow, Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon, Message from Nam by Danielle Steel, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Minimum Wage in 1990: $3.80 per hour
Tandy Computer 1000RL & color monitor: $799.00
Nintendo Game Boy: $89.97
The Funny Guy was: Billy Crystal
The Funny Lady: Paula Poundstone
The Long Break Up: When Simon and Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Art Garfunkel thanked Paul Simon for enriching his life, and Paul said, “Arthur and I agree about almost nothing. But it’s true; I have enriched his life quite a bit.” They sang three songs together and left the stage.
1990 History Rundown:
January 3 – Manuel Noriega Surrendered to U.S. Forces: After seeking refuge in the Vatican Embassy in Panama City, Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega surrendered to U.S. military forces, facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering.
February 11 – Nelson Mandela Released from Prison: After 27 years of imprisonment, anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s move toward ending apartheid.
March 11 – Lithuania Declared Independence from the Soviet Union: The Lithuanian SSR declared independence, becoming the first Soviet republic to do so, challenging the unity of the USSR.
March 18 – Art Heist at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: In Boston, two thieves disguised as police officers stole 13 pieces valued at approximately $500 million in the largest art theft in U.S. history.
April 24 – Hubble Space Telescope Launched: NASA deployed the Hubble Space Telescope into low Earth orbit, providing unprecedented views of the universe and revolutionizing astronomy.
May 22 – Yemen Unified: North and South Yemen merged to form the Republic of Yemen, ending decades of separation and conflict between the two regions.
June 1 – Bush and Gorbachev Signed Chemical Weapons Accord: U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev signed an agreement to end the production of chemical weapons and begin the destruction of existing stockpiles.
June 13 – Destruction of the Berlin Wall Officially Began: East Germany officially started dismantling the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the end of the Cold War division between East and West Germany.
July 2 – Stampede at Hajj Pilgrimage: A tragic stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca resulted in the deaths of 1,426 pilgrims, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Hajj history.
August 2 – Iraq Invaded Kuwait: Iraqi forces, under the command of President Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, leading to international condemnation and the onset of the Gulf War.
August 7 – Operation Desert Shield Initiated: In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, U.S. and coalition forces began deploying to Saudi Arabia to deter further Iraqi aggression, marking the start of Operation Desert Shield.
September 12 – Treaty on the Final Settlement to Germany Signed: Also known as the Two Plus Four Agreement, this treaty paved the way for German reunification by resolving post-World War II issues and restoring full sovereignty to Germany.
October 3 – German Reunification Achieved: East and West Germany officially reunified into a single nation, ending 45 years of division following World War II.
October 15 – Mikhail Gorbachev Awarded Nobel Peace Prize: Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev received the Nobel Peace Prize for his pivotal role in easing East-West tensions and implementing significant reforms in the USSR.
November 12 – Tim Berners-Lee Proposed the World Wide Web: At CERN, computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee submitted a formal proposal for the World Wide Web, laying the foundation for the modern Internet.
November 22 – Margaret Thatcher Resigned as UK Prime Minister: After over 11 years in office, Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following challenges to her leadership within the Conservative Party.
December 1 – Channel Tunnel Workers Met Beneath the English Channel: British and French construction workers drilling the Channel Tunnel met beneath the English Channel, linking the two nations for the first time since the Ice Age.
December 9 – Lech Wałęsa Elected President of Poland: Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa won Poland’s first direct presidential election, marking a significant step in the nation’s transition from communism to democracy.
December 20 – First Website Went Live: Tim Berners-Lee launched the world’s first website, info.cern.ch, marking the beginning of the World Wide Web’s public availability.
December 22 – Lech Wałęsa Sworn in as President of Poland: Following his election victory, Lech Wałęsa was inaugurated as Poland’s first popularly elected president, symbolizing the nation’s democratic transformation.
The Year of The Horse
The year of the horse is one of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The horse is the seventh animal in the cycle.
The years of the horse include 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050, and 2062,
The Year of the Horse is associated with energy, enthusiasm, and freedom. People born in the year of the horse are considered independent, intelligent, and have a good sense of humor. They are also said to be active, energetic, and love to be around people. They are also known to be very popular and have many friends. They are also said to be successful in their careers and have a good sense of self-worth. They are also known to be quite direct and can be impatient with those who are slower than them. They are also known to be quite impulsive and can sometimes be reckless.
Top Ten Baby Names of 1990:
Jessica, Ashley, Brittany, Amanda, Samantha, Sarah, Stephanie, Jennifer, Elizabeth
Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, Daniel, David, Andrew, James, Justin
Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols:
Elle Macpherson
Hollywood Hunks and Leading Men:
Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, Michael Hutchence, Patrick Swayze, Sean Connery
“The Quotes”
“I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.”
– Mrs. Fletcher in a Lifecall commercial
“I do not like broccoli. I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m the President of the United States, and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.”
-George H.W. Bush
Time Magazine’s Man of the Year:
George H. W. Bush
Miss America:
Debbye Tucker (Columbia, MO)
Miss USA:
Carole Gist (Michigan)
The Scandals:
Rocker Chuck Berry was accused and sued by several women who claimed he had installed a video camera in the ladies’ bathrooms at two of his St. Louis restaurants.
Rob and Fabrice, better known as Milli Vanilli, must return their “Best New Artist” Grammy because they didn’t sing on their hit album.
Airplane Celebrity Death:
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pneumonia Celebrity Death:
Jim Henson
The End of the Cold War
The reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990, marked the official end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era of European history. The reunification process began in earnest in 1989, when the communist government of East Germany collapsed and the Berlin Wall was dismantled. On October 3, 1990, the five East German states officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany, which had been West Germany’s government since World War II’s end. This event was met with widespread celebration and marked the end of the division of Germany that had existed since the end of World War II. This event also marked the end of the Cold War, as the reunification of Germany was seen as the final step in the collapse of Soviet-style communism in Eastern Europe.
Nelson Mandela Released From A South African Prison
Nelson Mandela’s release from prison on February 11, 1990, after 27 years of incarceration, marked a turning point in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962 and was convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government. He was sentenced to life in prison and was held at the infamous Robben Island prison. During his time in prison, Mandela became an international symbol of resistance against the racist and oppressive system of apartheid in South Africa.
In the 1980s, the international community, including the United Nations, called for his release. Finally, on February 11, 1990, President F.W. de Klerk announced that Mandela would be released from prison. This event was met with widespread celebration in South Africa and worldwide. Mandela’s release began a new era in South Africa as he became the country’s first democratically elected President in 1994. His Presidency focused on reconciliation and nation-building, which helped heal the country’s deep racial divisions. His leadership and commitment to peace and equality made him iconic worldwide.
The Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War, also known as the Gulf War, was a conflict that lasted from August 2, 1990, to February 28, 1991. The war began when Iraq, under the leadership of President Saddam Hussein, invaded and annexed Kuwait. The United Nations (UN) responded by passing a resolution condemning the invasion and demanding that Iraq withdraw its forces from Kuwait. A coalition of countries, led by the United States, was formed to force Iraq out of Kuwait. The coalition launched a massive air campaign in January 1991, followed by a ground invasion in February.
The war ended after a hundred hours of ground operations, with Iraq’s military being quickly defeated. Kuwait was liberated, and the coalition declared a ceasefire. The war had a significant impact on the Middle East and the world. Iraq’s military was severely damaged, leaving the country in a state of economic and political turmoil.
The coalition’s victory also established the United States as the dominant military power in the region, leading to a change in the balance of power. It also highlighted the importance of oil in the global economy, as it was a major factor in the conflict. The war had many casualties, both military and civilian, and it also caused significant environmental damage.
World News:
North and South Yemen, also known as the Yemen Arab Republic and the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, unified as the Republic of Yemen.
A Community Charge (poll tax) takes effect in England and Wales amid widespread protests. Shortly after Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigned, the abolition of the poll tax was announced on 21 March 1991.
In Iran, the Manji-Rudbar Earthquake struck with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, Killing between 35 and 50,000 people.
On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of diseases.
Iraq invaded Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War. Operation Desert Shield began as the United States and the United Kingdom sent troops into Kuwait.
US President George H.W. Bush and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed a treaty (Agreement on Destruction and Non-production of Chemical Weapons and on Measures to Facilitate the Multilateral Convention on Banning Chemical Weapons) to end chemical weapon production and begin destroying their respective stocks.
Lech Walesa became president of Poland and withdrew from the Warsaw Pact.
In December, Helmut Kohl, who became Chancellor of Germany, won the German federal election (the first election held since German reunification).
Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa after 27 years.
Paleontologist Sue Hendrickson found one of the largest and most well-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossilized skeletons near Faith, South Dakota in August. They named the T-Rex “Sue.”
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup Final (Association football): West Germany defeated Argentina 1–0, in Italy.
The Channel Tunnel workers from the United Kingdom and France met beneath the English Channel seabed, making the first ground connection between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe since the last ice age, 8,000 years ago.
The CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Ban on the Trade of Ivory went into effect.
The first McDonald’s in Moscow, Russia, opened eight months after construction began on May 3, 1989. On September 10, the first Pizza Hut opened up in the Soviet Union. On September 11, the first Pizza Hut opened in the People’s Republic of China.
On October 8, the first McDonald’s restaurant is opened in Mainland China in Shenzhen, near Hong Kong.
The removal of the wall began in June of 1990, and by October, the reunification of West and East Germany was completed. Demolition on the wall was finished in 1992.
Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Douglas Wilder became the first elected African American governor in Virginia.
Pop Culture Facts & History:
Art thieves stole 12 paintings of art and a Shang dynasty vase worth $500 million – the greatest known property theft in history, from the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston. They were never recovered.
On September 29, Washington, D.C.’s National Cathedral was finished. Construction began on September 29, 1907.
Smoking was banned on all cross-country flights in the United States. The first ban on smoking in bars in the US was passed in San Luis Obispo, California.
The first self-wringing mop (The Miracle Mop) was invented in 1990 by Joy Mangano.
On July 30, 1990, the first Saturn (“A new kind of car company”) was built, a red 1991 model-year Saturn SL2.
According to the 1990 United States Census, there were 248,709,873 residents in the U.S.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed for repairs over 11 years due to safety concerns of it falling over.
On June 7, 1990, Nickelodeon Studios and Universal Studios Orlando opened in Florida.
On June 8, the 1990 FIFA World Cup began in Italy. It was the first broadcast of digital HDTV in history.
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Internet, published his formal proposal – World Wide Web/Internet protocol (HTTP) and WWW language (HTML) – for the World Wide Web in November 1990.
Russian Garry Kasparov holds his title by winning the World Chess Championship match against his countryman Anatoly Karpov.
President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Boston Herald reporter Lisa Olson was sexually harassed by multiple New England Patriots players while trying to conduct a locker room interview.
Carried on the Space Shuttle Discovery, NASA’s STS-31 mission deployed the Hubble Space Telescope.
In a joint effort between the ESA and NASA, the Ulysses spacecraft was launched in 1990. The probe’s mission was to study the Sun and the solar system’s magnetic field, also known as the heliosphere.
Launched in 1972, 18 years after its launch, the US Space Probe Pioneer reached 46.5 billion miles beyond all planetary orbits.
President George H. W. Bush posthumously awarded Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal.
Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent van Gogh was sold for a (then) record $82.5 million.
The 1990 England World Cup song, World in Motion by New Order, was originally called ‘E for England’, but was vetoed by the FA because of the rampant Ecstasy Drug Culture in England at the time.
Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1990: $700,000
Doomsday Clock:
10 minutes to midnight, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
1990: “As one Eastern European country after another (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania) frees itself from Soviet control, Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev refuses to intervene, halting the ideological battle for Europe and significantly diminishing the risk of all-out nuclear war. In late 1989, the Berlin Wall falls, symbolically ending the Cold War. “Forty-four years after Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech, the myth of monolithic communism has been shattered for all to see.”
The Habits:
The “cool” people were watching Twin Peaks on ABC; everybody was watching Macauley Culkin in Home Alone.
The cool people were wearing parachute pants, just like M.C. Hammer. Can’t touch that.
1st Appearances & 1990’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents:
Batman action figures, Bob Mackie Barbie, Madeline Ragdoll, Tribond Game, Power Drencher water gun, Taboo
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1990:
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz
The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk
The Bourne Ultimatum by Robert Ludlum
The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi
The Burden of Proof by Scott Turow
Daddy by Daniel Steel
The Dark Place by Stephen King
Devices and Desires by P.D. James
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King
L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy
Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon
Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss
The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel
September by Rosamunde Pilcher
The Stand by Stephen King
Thanos Quest by Jim Starlin and Ron Lim
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle
The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky
Best Film Oscar Winner:
Driving Miss Daisy (presented in 1990)
1990 Entries to The National Film Registry:
All About Eve (released in 1950)
All Quiet on the Western Front (released in 1930)
Bringing Up Baby (released in 1938)
Dodsworth (released in 1936)
Duck Soup (released in 1933)
Fantasia (released in 1940)
The Freshman (released in 1925)
The Godfather (released in 1972)
The Great Train Robbery (released in 1903)
Harlan County, U.S.A. (released in 1976)
How Green Was My Valley (released in 1941)
It’s a Wonderful Life (released in 1946)
Killer of Sheep (released in 1977)
Love Me Tonight (released in 1932)
Meshes of the Afternoon (released in 1943)
Ninotchka (released in 1939)
Primary (released in 1960)
Raging Bull (released in 1980)
Rebel Without a Cause (released in 1955)
Red River (released in 1948)
The River (released in 1938)
Sullivan’s Travels (released in 1941)
Top Hat (released in 1935)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (released in 1948)
A Woman Under the Influence (released in 1974)
The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo)
1. Home Alone
2. Ghost
3. Dances With Wolves
4. Pretty Woman
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
6. The Hunt For Red October
7. Total Recall
8. Die Hard 2: Die Harder
9. Dick Tracy
10. Kindergarten Cop
1990 Most Popular TV Shows:
1. Cheers (NBC)
2. 60 Minutes (CBS)
3. Roseanne (ABC)
4. A Different World (NBC)
5. The Cosby Show (NBC)
6. Murphy Brown (CBS)
7. Empty Nest (NBC)
8. America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC)
9. The Golden Girls (NBC)
10. Designing Women (CBS)
1990 Billboard Number One Songs:
December 23, 1989 – January 13, 1990:
Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins
January 20 – February 9:
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You – Michael Bolton
February 10 – March 2:
Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul with The Wild Pair
March 3 – March 23:
Escapade – Janet Jackson
March 24 – April 6:
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
April 7 – April 13:
Love Will Lead You Back – Taylor Dayne
April 14 – April 20:
I’ll Be Your Everything – Tommy Page
April 21 – May 18:
Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
May 19 – June 8:
Vogue – Madonna
June 9 – June 15:
Hold On – Wilson Phillips
June 16 – June 29:
It Must Have Been Love – Roxette
June 30 – July 21:
Step by Step – New Kids on the Block
July 21 – August 3:
She Ain’t Worth It – Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown
August 4 – August 31:
Vision of Love – Mariah Carey
September 1 – September 7:
If Wishes Came True – Sweet Sensation
September 8 – September 14:
Blaze of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
September 15 – September 29:
Release Me – Wilson Phillips
September 29 – October 5:
(I Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection – Nelson
October 6 – October 12:
Close to You – Maxi Priest
October 13 – October 19:
Praying For Time – George Michael
October 20 – October 26:
I Don’t Have the Heart – James Ingram
October 27 – November 2:
Black Cat – Janet Jackson
November 3 – November 9:
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
November 10 – November 30:
Love Takes Time – Mariah Carey
December 1 – December 7:
I’m Your Baby Tonight – Whitney Houston
December 8, 1990 – January 4, 1991:
Because I Love You (The Postman Song) – Stevie B
1990 United States Census:
Total US Population: 248,709,873
1. New York, New York – 7,322,564
2. Los Angeles, California – 3,485,398
3. Chicago, Illinois – 2,783,726
4. Houston, Texas – 1,630,553
5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 1,585,577
6. San Diego, California – 1,110,549
7. Detroit, Michigan – 1,027,974
8. Dallas, Texas – 1,006,877
9. Phoenix, Arizona – 983,403
10. San Antonio, Texas – 935,933
Sports:
World Series Champions: Cincinnati Reds
Super Bowl XXIV Champions: San Francisco 49ers
NBA Champions: Detroit Pistons
Stanley Cup Champs: Edmonton Oilers
U.S. Open Golf Hale Irwin
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Pete Sampras/Gabriela Sabatini
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Stefan Edberg/Martina Navratilova
NCAA Football Champions: Colorado & Georgia Tech
NCAA Basketball Champions: UNLV
Kentucky Derby: Unbridled
World Cup (Soccer): West Germany
More 1990 Facts and History Resources:
Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us)
Broadway Shows that Opened in 1990X
1990 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com
1990 Facts For Kids
Fact Monster
The Gulf War 1990s, Infoplease.com World History
Millennial Generation (1981-1996)
1990 in Movies (according to IMDB)
1990 Top Movies (according to BoxOfficeMojo)
The People’s History
Retrowaste Vintage Culture
80s and 90s Classic NES Games (1985-1994)
1990 US Census Fast Facts
Wikipedia 1990
Breakup of Yugoslavia 1990-1992
December 30, 1990
1990 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

1990 Music Hits Chart
1. Electric Boogie (aka The Electric Slide) – Marcia Griffiths
2. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
3. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
4. I Wanna Be Rich – Calloway
5. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
6. Here and Now – Luthor Vandross
7. Vogue – Madonna
8. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
9. Blaze Of Glory – Jon Bon Jovi
10. Step By Step – New Kids On The Block
11. Everybody, Everybody – Black Box
12. Here We Are – Gloria Estefan
13. She Ain’t Worth It – Glenn Medeiros
14. Groove Is In The Heart – Dee Lite
15. That’s What I Like – Jive Bunny (50s medley)
16. Tom’s Diner – Suzanne Vega/D.N.A.
17. From A Distance – Bette Midler
18. This Old Heart Of Mine – Rod Stewart and Ronald Isley
19. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
20. Cherry Pie – Warrant
21. Love Will Lead You Back – Taylor Dayne
22. All My Life – Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
23. Cradle Of Love – Billy Idol
24. Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
25. Janie’s Got A Gun – Aerosmith
26. Hippychick – Soho
27. Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over) – Technotronic
28. Hold On – En Vogue
29. Joey – Concrete Blonde
30. It Must Have Been Love – Roxette
31. The Way You Do The Things You Do – UB40
32. Close To You – Maxi Priest
33. Wiggle It – 2 In A Room
34. (Can’t Live Without) Your Love and Affection – Nelson
35. Vision Of Love – Mariah Carey
36. The Power – Snap!
37. I Don’t Have The Heart – James Ingram
38. All Around The World – Lisa Stansfield
39. Heart Of The Matter – Don Henley
40. Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
41. Enjoy The Silence – Depeche Mode
42. Up All Night – Slaughter
43. Do Me! – Bell Biv Devoe
44. Something Happened On The Way To Heaven – Phil Collins
45. Downtown Train – Rod Stewart
46. Freedom – George Michael
47. Suicide Blonde – INXS
48. Unskinny Bop – Poison
49. Pictures of You – Cure
50. Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
51. Dirty Deeds – Joan Jett
52. King Of Wishful Thinking – Go West
53. Escapade – Janet Jackson
54. Cuts Both Ways – Gloria Estefan
55. Rhythm Nation – Janet Jackson
56. Oyo Mi Canto (Hear My Voice) – Gloria Estefan
57. Two To Make It Right – Seduction
58. Got To Get – Leila K with Rob ‘n’ Raz
59. L.A. Woman – Billy Idol
60. Bad Love – Eric Clapton
61. Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
62. Think – Information Society
63. Dangerous – Roxette
64. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Jimmy Somerville
65. Black Cat – Janet Jackson
66. Rub You The Right Way – Johnny Gill
67. All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You – Heart
68. Miracle – Jon Bon Jovi
69. Jerk-Out – The Time
70. Opposites Attract – Paula Abdul & The Wild Pair
71. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You – Michael Bolton
72. Swing The Mood – Jive Bunny (1940s medley)
73. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
74. Epic – Faith No More
75. More Than Words Can Say – Alias
76. Can’t Stop – After 7
77. Hungry – Lita Ford
78. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
79. Alright – Janet Jackson
80. I’ll Be Your Shelter – Taylor Dayne
81. 911 Is A Joke – Public Enemy
82. Something To Believe In – Poison
83. Ready Or Not – After 7
84. I’m Your Baby Tonight – Whitney Houston
85. Tonight – New Kids On The Block
86. The Other Side – Aerosmith
87. Roam – B-52s
88. I’m Free – The Soup Dragons
89. Deadbeat Club – B-52s
90. Oh Girl – Paul Young
91. Lambada – Kaoma
92. Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) – Motley Crue
93. Giving You The Benefit – Pebbles
94. Doin’ The Do – Betty Boo
95. No More Lies -Michel’le
96. Heart of Stone – Cher
97. Oops Up – Snap!
98. Romeo – Dino
99. How Can We Be Lovers – Michael Bolton
100. Knockin’ Boots – Candyman

December 26, 1990
The Hubble Space Telescope Launched

The Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, is a large, space-based observatory that has revolutionized our understanding of the universe by capturing detailed images and data from distant celestial objects.
The Hubble Space Telescope was named after American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of extragalactic astronomy in the early 20th century. The development of the Hubble Space Telescope began in the 1970s, with collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).
On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. However, soon after its deployment, it became apparent that there was a flaw in its primary mirror, which led to blurry images. This issue was corrected during a historic servicing mission in December 1993 by a team of astronauts who installed corrective optics, known as the COSTAR system.
Over the years, the Hubble Space Telescope has undergone several more servicing missions to replace and upgrade its components, including the installation of advanced cameras and instruments that have significantly improved its capabilities.
The Hubble Space Telescope has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries, such as the confirmation of the existence of supermassive black holes, the accurate determination of the universe’s expansion rate, and the discovery of dark energy. Its stunning images of galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial objects have captivated the public and inspired a new generation of astronomers.
The Hubble Space Telescope continues to operate today, although its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, is set to be launched in the near future to expand our understanding of the cosmos further.

April 24, 1990
1990 Oscars 62nd Academy Awards
1990 Oscars 62nd Academy Awards
Winners Announced: March 26, 1990
Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
Host: Billy Crystal
Eligibility Year: 1989
Trivia
Billy’s Debut: This was the first time Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars, and he would go on to host the ceremony nine times.
Driving Miss Daisy Drives Home: Driving Miss Daisy won Best Picture, but its director Bruce Beresford was not even nominated for Best Director.
Best Actress Streak: Jessica Tandy became the oldest actress to win Best Actress at the age of 80 for her role in Driving Miss Daisy.
Musical Moments: Alan Menken won the Oscar for Best Original Score for The Little Mermaid, marking the beginning of a successful partnership between Disney and Menken.
Historical Significance: Denzel Washington won Best Supporting Actor for his role as a Civil War soldier in Glory, the first Oscar for a film focused on the Civil War since Gone with the Wind.
Costume Drama: Henry V took home the Oscar for Best Costume Design, a nod to the movie’s historical accuracy.
Foreign Entry: Italy’s Cinema Paradiso won Best Foreign Language Film, cementing its place as one of the greatest films about the love of movies.
Woody’s Writing: Woody Allen’s Crimes and Misdemeanors received two nominations but walked away with none, continuing Allen’s mixed Oscar track record.
The event was named “Around the World in 3½ Hours”
This (62nd) Academy Awards live presentation featured segments from five other cities around the globe: Buenos Aires, Argentina – London, United Kingdom – Moscow, Soviet Union – Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan
1990 Oscar Nominees and Winners
Best Picture:
Driving Miss Daisy – Richard D. Zanuck and Lili Fini Zanuck, producers (WINNER)
Born on the Fourth of July – A. Kitman Ho and Oliver Stone, producers
Dead Poets Society – Steven Haft, Paul Junger Witt, and Tony Thomas, producers
Field of Dreams – Lawrence Gordon and Charles Gordon, producers
My Left Foot – Noel Pearson, producer
Best Director:
Oliver Stone – Born on the Fourth of July (WINNER)
Woody Allen – Crimes and Misdemeanors
Peter Weir – Dead Poets Society
Kenneth Branagh – Henry V
Jim Sheridan – My Left Foot
Best Actor:
Daniel Day-Lewis – My Left Foot as Christy Brown (WINNER)
Kenneth Branagh – Henry V as King Henry V of England
Tom Cruise – Born on the Fourth of July as Ron Kovic
Morgan Freeman – Driving Miss Daisy as Hoke Colburn
Robin Williams – Dead Poets Society as John Charles Keating
Best Actress:
Jessica Tandy – Driving Miss Daisy as Daisy Werthan (WINNER)
Isabelle Adjani – Camille Claudel as Camille Claudel
Pauline Collins – Shirley Valentine as Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw
Jessica Lange – Music Box as Ann Talbot
Michelle Pfeiffer – The Fabulous Baker Boys as Susie Diamond
Best Supporting Actor:
Denzel Washington – Glory as Pvt. Silas Trip (WINNER)
Danny Aiello – Do the Right Thing as Sal Frangione
Dan Aykroyd – Driving Miss Daisy as Boolie Werthan
Marlon Brando – A Dry White Season as Ian Mackenzie
Martin Landau – Crimes and Misdemeanors as Judah Rosenthal
Best Supporting Actress:
Brenda Fricker – My Left Foot as Bridget Fagan Brown (WINNER)
Anjelica Huston – Enemies, A Love Story as Tamara Broder
Lena Olin – Enemies, A Love Story as Masha
Julia Roberts – Steel Magnolias as Shelby Eatenton Latcherie
Dianne Wiest – Parenthood as Helen Buckman
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:
Dead Poets Society – Tom Schulman (WINNER)
Crimes and Misdemeanors – Woody Allen
Do the Right Thing – Spike Lee
Sex, Lies, and Videotape – Steven Soderbergh
When Harry Met Sally… – Nora Ephron
Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:
Driving Miss Daisy – Alfred Uhry based on his play (WINNER)
Born on the Fourth of July – Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic based on the autobiography by Ron Kovic
Enemies, A Love Story – Roger L. Simon and Paul Mazursky based on the novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Field of Dreams – Phil Alden Robinson based on Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella
My Left Foot – Jim Sheridan and Shane Connaughton based on the autobiography by Christy Brown
Best Foreign Language Film:
Cinema Paradiso (Italy) – Giuseppe Tornatore (WINNER)
Camille Claudel (France) – Bruno Nuytten
Jesus of Montreal (Canada) – Denys Arcand
Memories of a Marriage (Denmark) – Kaspar Rostrup
What Happened to Santiago (Puerto Rico) – Jacobo Morales
Best Documentary Feature:
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt – Rob Epstein and Bill Couturié (WINNER)
Adam Clayton Powell – Richard Killberg and Yvonne Smith
Crack USA: County Under Siege – Vince DiPersio and Bill Guttentag
For All Mankind – Al Reinert and Betsy Broyles Breier
Super Chief: The Life and Legacy of Earl Warren – Judith Leonard and Bill Jersey
Best Documentary Short Subject:
The Johnstown Flood – Charles Guggenheim (WINNER)
Fine Food, Fine Pastries, Open 6 to 9 – David Petersen
Yad Vashem: Preserving the Past to Ensure the Future – Ray Errol Fox
Best Live Action Short Film:
Work Experience – James Hendrie (WINNER)
Amazon Diary – Robert Nixon
The Childeater – Jonathan Tammuz
Best Animated Short Film:
Balance – Christoph Lauenstein and Wolfgang Lauenstein (WINNER)
The Cow – Aleksandr Petrov
The Hill Farm – Mark Baker
Best Original Score:
The Little Mermaid – Alan Menken (WINNER)
Born on the Fourth of July – John Williams
The Fabulous Baker Boys – Dave Grusin
Field of Dreams – James Horner
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – John Williams
Best Original Song:
“Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid – Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman (WINNER)
“After All” from Chances Are – Music by Tom Snow; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
“The Girl Who Used to Be Me” from Shirley Valentine – Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman
“I Love To See You Smile” from Parenthood – Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman
“Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid – Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Best Sound Effects Editing:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Richard Hymns and Ben Burtt (WINNER)
Black Rain – Milton Burrow and William Manger
Lethal Weapon 2 – Robert G. Henderson and Alan Robert Murray
Best Sound:
Glory – Donald O. Mitchell, Gregg Rudloff, Elliot Tyson and Russell Williams II (WINNER)
The Abyss – Don Bassman, Kevin F. Cleary, Richard Overton and Lee Orloff
Black Rain – Donald O. Mitchell, Kevin O’Connell, Greg P. Russell and Keith A. Wester
Born on the Fourth of July – Michael Minkler, Gregory H. Watkins, Wylie Stateman and Tod A. Maitland
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Ben Burtt, Gary Summers, Shawn Murphy and Tony Dawe
Best Art Direction:
Batman – Art Direction: Anton Furst; Set Decoration: Peter Young (WINNER)
The Abyss – Art Direction: Leslie Dilley; Set Decoration: Anne Kuljian
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen – Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo
Driving Miss Daisy – Art Direction: Bruno Rubeo; Set Decoration: Crispian Sallis
Glory – Art Direction: Norman Garwood; Set Decoration: Garrett Lewis
Best Cinematography:
Glory – Freddie Francis (WINNER)
The Abyss – Mikael Salomon
Blaze – Haskell Wexler
Born on the Fourth of July – Robert Richardson
The Fabulous Baker Boys – Michael Ballhaus
Best Makeup:
Driving Miss Daisy – Manlio Rocchetti, Lynn Barber and Kevin Haney (WINNER)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen – Maggie Weston and Fabrizio Sforza
Dad – Dick Smith, Ken Diaz and Greg Nelson
Best Costume Design:
Henry V – Phyllis Dalton (WINNER)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen – Gabriella Pescucci
Driving Miss Daisy – Elizabeth McBride
Harlem Nights – Joe Tompkins
Valmont – Theodor Pištek
Best Film Editing:
Born on the Fourth of July – David Brenner and Joe Hutshing (WINNER)
The Bear – Noëlle Boisson
Driving Miss Daisy – Mark Warner
The Fabulous Baker Boys – William Steinkamp
Glory – Steven Rosenblum
Best Visual Effects:
The Abyss – Dennis Muren, Hoyt Yeatman, John Bruno and Dennis Skotak (WINNER)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen – Richard Conway and Kent Houston
Back to the Future Part II – Ken Ralston, Michael Lantieri, John Bell and Steve Gawley
Academy Honorary Award:
Akira Kurosawa
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award:
Howard W. Koch
March 26, 1990
1990 Grammy Award Winners
1990 Grammy Award Winners
Winners Announced: February 21, 1990
Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Host: Garry Shandling
Eligibility Year: October 1, 1988 – September 30, 1989
Trivia
Bette’s Big Win: Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, becoming one of the most iconic songs of her career.
Rap Debut: This was the first year that the Grammys introduced the Best Rap Performance category, won by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
Elevating Jazz: Miles Davis won a Lifetime Achievement Award, further cementing his status as a jazz legend.
Operatic Excellence: The Best Classical Album went to an operatic recording, Wagner: Die Walküre, conducted by James Levine with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
International Flavor: The Gipsy Kings, a Franco-Spanish flamenco group, won Best World Music Album, a nod to the increasing diversity of the Grammys.
Bonnie’s Blues: Bonnie Raitt had a stellar night, taking home four awards including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song “Nick of Time.”
Posthumous Honor: Composer Leonard Bernstein, who passed away in 1990, was honored with a posthumous Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition.
1990 Grammy Winners
Record of the Year:
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
Album of the Year:
Nick of Time, Bonnie Raitt (Capitol)
Song of the Year:
Wind Beneath My Wings – Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, songwriters
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male:
How Am I Supposed to Live Without You – Michael Bolton
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female:
Nick of Time – Bonnie Raitt
Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
Don’t Know Much – Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
Best Pop Instrumental Performance:
Healing Chant – Neville Brothers
Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male:
The End of the Innocence, Don Henley
Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female:
Nick of Time, Bonnie Raitt
Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
Traveling Wilburys Volume One, Traveling Wilburys
Best Rock Instrumental Performance:
Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop With Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas, Jeff Beck, Terry Bozzio and Tony Hymas
Best Hard Rock Performance:
Cult of Personality – Living Colour
Best Metal Performance:
One – Metallica
Best Rhythm and Blues Song:
If You Don’t Know Me by Now – Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, songwriters
Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Male:
Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, Female:
Giving You the Best That I Got, Anita Baker
Best Rhythm and Blues Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
Back to Life – Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler
Best Rhythm and Blues Instrumental Performance:
African Dance – Soul II Soul
Best Rap Performance:
Bust a Move – Young MC
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male:
When Harry Met Sally, Harry Connick, Jr.
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female:
Blues on Broadway, Ruth Brown
Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group:
Makin’ Whoopee – Dr. John and Rickie Lee Jones
Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist:
on a Jazz Recording Aura, Miles Davis (Columbia/CBS)
Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group:
Chick Corea Akoustic Band, Chick Corea Akoustic Band
Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band:
Aura, Miles Davis
Best Jazz Fusion Performance:
Letter From Home, Pat Metheny Group
Best Country Song:
After All This Time – Rodney Crowell, songwriter
Best Country Vocal Performance, Male:
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Lyle Lovett
Best Country Vocal Performance, Female:
Absolute Torch and Twang, k.d. lang
Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Volume Two, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Best Country Vocal Collaboration:
There’s a Tear in My Beer – Hank Williams, Jr. and Hank Williams, Sr.
Best Country Instrumental Performance:
Amazing Grace – Randy Scruggs
Best Bluegrass Recording:
The Valley Road – Bruce Hornsby and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Universal)
Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male:
Meantime – BeBe Winans
Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Female:
Don’t Cry – CeCe Winans
Best Gospel Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus:
The Savior Is Waiting – Take 6
Best Soul Gospel Vocal Performance, Male or Female:
As Long as We’re Together – Al Green
Best Soul Gospel Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus:
Let Brotherly Love Continue – Daniel Winans and Choir
Best Latin Pop Performance:
Cielito Lindo – José Feliciano
Best Tropical Latin Performance:
Ritmo en el Corazon, Celia Cruz and Ray Barretto
Best Mexican/American Performance:
La Pistola y el Corazon, Los Lobos
Best Traditional Blues Recording:
I’m in the Mood – John Lee Hooker and Bonnie Raitt (Chameleon Music Group)
Best Contemporary Blues Recording:
In Step, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (Epic)
Best Traditional Folk Recording:
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, Vol. II, Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir (Elektra/Nonesuch)
Best Contemporary Folk Recording:
Indigo Girls, Indigo Girls (Epic)
Best Reggae Recording:
One Bright Day, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers (Virgin)
Best New Age Performance:
Passion (Music from The Last Temptation of Christ), Peter Gabriel
Best Polka Recording:
All in My Love for You, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra (Starr)
Best Arrangement on an Instrumental:
Suite From The Milagro Beanfield War – Dave Grusin, arranger
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s):
My Funny Valentine – Dave Grusin, arranger
Best Instrumental Composition:
The Batman Theme – Danny Elfman, composer
Best Musical Cast Show Album:
Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Jason Alexander, Debbie Shapiro and Robert La Fasse (RCA Victor)
Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television:
The Fabulous Baker Boys, Dave Grusin, composer (GRP)
Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television:
Let the River Run (From the motion picture Working Girl), Carly Simon, composer (Arista)
Best Contemporary Composition:
Different Trains, Steve Reich, composer
Best Classical Album:
Bartók, 6 String Quartets, Emerson String Quartet (Deutsche Grammophon)
Best Orchestral Performance:
Mahler, Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic
Best Chamber Music Performance:
Bartók, 6 String Quartets, Emerson String Quartet
Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
Barber, Cello Concerto, Op. 22; Britten, Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68, Yo-Yo Ma, cellist; David Zinman conducting Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (Without Orchestra):
Bach, English Suites, BMV 806-11, Andras Schiff, pianist
Best Opera Recording:
Wagner, Die Walkuere, James Levine conducting Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; solos: Lakes, Moll, Morris, Norman, Behrens and Ludwig (Deutsche Grammophon)
Best Choral Performance (Other Than Opera):
Britten, War Requiem, Robert Shaw conducting Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Atlanta Boys Choir
Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance:
Knoxville, Summer of 1915 (Music of Barber, Menott, Harbison and Stravinsky), Dawn Upshaw, soprano; David Zinman conducting Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Best Comedy Recording:
P.D.Q. Bach, 1712 Overture and Other Musical Assaults, Professor Peter Schickele (Telarc)
Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Recording:
It’s Always Something, Gilda Radner (Simon and Schuster Audio)
Best Recording for Children:
The Rock-a-Bye Collection Vol. I, Tanya Goodman (Jaba)
Best Album Package:
Sound + Vision, Roger Gorman, art director (Rykodisc)
Best Album Notes:
Bird: The Complete Charlie Parker on Verve, Phil Schaap, annotator (Verve)
Best Historical Album:
Chuck Berry – The Chess Box, Chuck Berry (Chess/MCA)
Best Music Video, Short Form:
Leave Me Alone – Michael Jackson
Best Music Video, Long Form:
Rhythm Nation 1814 – Janet Jackson
Producer of the Year (Non-Classical):
Peter Asher
Classical Producer of the Year:
Robert Woods
February 21, 1990
The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is part of the Campo dei Miracoli Piazza, one of the most famous squares in the city. In 1987, the entire square became the site for the construction of a new public park, “Campo dela Mira Coli” or “Miri Park.”
The Tower of Pisa is located next to the Cathedral of Pisa, in Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles) in the city of Pisa, Italy. It was built as the church’s belltower. Construction started on August 9, 1173, and finished in 1399. The building of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and especially its completion, represents the last element in the compliment of the ceremonial complex of monuments that enrich the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles). Nearby is the Basilica of San Francesco of Assisi. The tower and the neighboring cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery are included in the Piazza del Duomo UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The architects and engineers who designed the leaning Tower of Pisa (it’s Romanesque style) included: Diotisalvi, Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, Giovanni di Simone. In 1178, workers erected the third floor of the building, which was already slightly inclined to the north, a third of its height. War delayed further construction. When the construction continued in 1272, the architects noticed the tilt after the 3rd floor was completed, and they built the other side a bit taller to try and compensate. The tower actually curved as it grew taller. The additional weight of the floors did not stot the tilting or sinking into the soft ground.
Pisa got its name in 600 BC from a Greek word meaning “marshy land.” There are several other towers in Pisa that also lean: the bell tower at the church of St. Michele dei Scalzi, and the bell tower at the church of St. Nicola. The foundation of the local cemetery, Campo Santo, is made up of 53 shiploads of earth that were brought back from the Hill of Calvary in Jerusalem. There are 251 steps inside and the original Height is 60 meters tall. Today the high side is 185.93 feet and the low side is 183.27 meters tall.
The tower was closed for reconstruction on January 7, 1990 and reopened on December 15, 2001.
If you visit, you can buy tickets (far in advance) to climb up the tower.
PS: The cathedral and baptistery are also sinking.

January 7, 1990