1990

1990 was a common year starting on Monday. It followed on 1989 and preceeded 1991. From January 27, it was the year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac. It is often considered the final year of the Cold War era; although others consider 1991 to be the last year.

In the world

 * January
 * 3 - Manuel Noriega, the former leader of Panama, surrenders to American forces.
 * 4 - 307 people are killed in a train accident in Ghotki, Pakistan.
 * 7 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns.
 * 9 - Ugandan Lt. Gen. Bazilio Olara-Okello, who led a coup against Dr. Apolo Milton Obote's government, dies in Ormduruman Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan.
 * 10 - Time Warner is formed from the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications Inc.
 * 11 - In Lithuania, 300,000 demonstrate for independence.

In Lovia
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Births

 * April
 * 28 - Princess Elisabeth, princess of Lovia

Deaths
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