April 4, 1990
Gas cost $1.16 a gallon in the spring of 1990, and the Dow Jones stood at 2,634 — a new era of U.S.-Soviet relations was taking shape, with American and Soviet negotiators actively working toward agreements on arms reduction and the future of Afghanistan. On the cultural side, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was dominating the box office while "Cheers" was recognized as the top comedy on television. The Detroit Pistons claimed the NBA championship by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, the same spring that a six-person international team completed the first dog sled crossing of Antarctica, finishing a journey that had taken them across the entire frozen continent.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — April 4, 1990
NY Times Headlines — Week of April 4, 1990
2 G.O.P. Senators Would Double Military Cuts Backed By President
Upheaval In The East; U.S.-Soviet Summit Is Planned May 30 With Bush As Host
U.S. And Soviets Differ Over Ban On Multiple-Warhead Missiles
World Events — April 1990
Time Person of the Year — 1990
On the radio
Billboard Charts — April 4, 1990
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1989–90 Season
Emmy Winners — 1990
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — April 4, 1990
Ebert 4-Star Films — April 4, 1990
On the field
Sports Champions — April 4, 1990
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