What happened on February 2, 1990?

Headlines from February 2, 1990

• 🗽 Rio Restoring Christ Statue – Restoration of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro begins, with $2 million allocated for repairs by October.
• 🤝 Bush Supports Salvador Aid – President Bush met with El Salvador's President Alfredo Cristiani, advocating for continued U.S. aid to the country.
• 🕊️ De Klerk Weighs Changes – South African President F.W. de Klerk prepares a speech that may include plans for Nelson Mandela's release.
• 🌍 China's Premier to Visit USSR – Chinese Prime Minister Li Peng is set to visit the Soviet Union in April to enhance bilateral relations.
• 🧬 New Genetic Test Developed – Researchers announce a new test that detects cystic fibrosis risk in adults, paving the way for routine screening.
• 🏛️ East Germany's Unification Plan – East German Prime Minister Hans Modrow presents a plan for the reunification of Germany, emphasizing neutrality.
• 📈 Budget Proposal for NASA – NASA proposes a 24% budget increase aimed at expanding the civilian space program and future exploration.
• 🏆 Cup Winners Back in Training – All seven Breeders' Cup race winners return to training, marking a shift towards longer racing careers.
• 💼 Rumania Agrees to Share Power – Rumania's ruling Council agrees to share power with 29 political parties ahead of upcoming elections.
• 🏛️ Legislation Eases Alien Limits – The U.S. Senate approves a repeal of a McCarthy-era law restricting foreign visitors based on political beliefs.