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What day of the week was May 21, 1990?


May 21, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1990 can also be written as 5/21/1990 in the US and as 21/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1990:

  • Dow jones average hits a record 2,844.68
  • Last episode of newhart airs on cbs-tv
  • Democratic republic of yemen and north yemen agree to merge into the republic of yemen.
  • In kashmir, a kashmiri islamic leader is assassinated and indian security forces open fire on mourners carrying his body, killing at least 47 people.
  • Microsoft releases windows 3.0.
  • In the burmese general election, burma's first multiparty election in 30 years, the national league for democracy led by aung san suu kyi wins in a landslide, but the state law and order restoration council nullifies the election results.
  • In the colombian presidential election, césar gaviria is elected president of colombia he takes office on august 7.
  • Mikhail gorbachev arrives in ottawa for a 29-hour visit.
  • Boris yeltsin is elected as the first ever elected president of the russian soviet federative socialist republic.
  • European bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) founded.

May 21, 1990: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 21, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 21, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 21, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1990 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1990 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 21, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 06:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1990.

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Who was born on May 21, 1990?


Famous people born on May 21, 1990:

  • Rogan O'Connor

    Known for his appearances on reality TV shows, including 'Ex on the Beach' and 'The Challenge'.

  • Rene Krhin

    Slovenian footballer.

  • Kierre Beckles

    Barbadian athlete.

  • Calum McSwiggan

    Youtube star.

  • Scotty Leavenworth

    Tv actor.

  • ASAP TyY
  • Ricardo Adé
  • Tiril Eckhoff
  • Shitaye Eshete
  • Sebastián Gularte
  • Josh Hill
  • Tatiana Luter
  • Manu Invisible
  • Dáýren Nurǵojın
  • Víctor Ortíz
  • Hayder Shkara
  • João Pedro Pereira Silva
  • Felipe Tonidandel

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 33 years 11 months old,

or 407 months and 16 days old,

or 1772 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12405 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 1990.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1990?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1990.

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May 21, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1990:

  • Mary Victor Bruce

    Who flew by the empire state building in 1930 and died.

  • Moelvi Mohammed Farouk

    Indian spiritual leader is killed.

  • Franklyn Seales

    Actor (silver spoon and onion field), is killed by aids at 37.

  • Piero Mariani
  • Giovanni Enriques
  • Ed Steitz

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

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May 21, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1990:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1990:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1990:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vogue youtube
  2. - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
  3. - Nothing Compares 2 U youtube
  4. - Hold On youtube
  5. - Alright

May 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killer
  2. - Better The Devil You Know
  3. - Opposites Attract
  4. - Dirty Cash

May 21, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1990 was Hold On by En Vogue, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hold On
  2. - Alright
  3. - Rub You The Right Way
  4. - The Blues
  5. - Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)

May 21, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 1990 was Quien Como Tu by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 21, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quien Como Tu
  2. - El Carino Es Como Una Flor
  3. - Tesoro Mio
  4. - Flor Dormida
  5. - Me Va A Extranar

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May 21, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dances With Wolves

Dances With Wolves

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Kevin Costner

Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson

Country: United States of America

The Witches

The Witches

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson

Country: United States of America

Fire Birds

Fire Birds

Release year: 1990

Directed by: David Green

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young, Bryan Kestner

Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart

Release year: 1990

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, J.E. Freeman

Country: United States of America

May 21, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 1990 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Jeeves and Wooster

Jeeves and Wooster

Release year: 1990

Starring: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Round the Twist

Round the Twist

Release year: 1990

Country: Australia

Gossip

Gossip

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Davis Guggenheim

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Donald Petrie

May 21, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

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Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

Means Of Ascent by Robert A. Caro

Means Of Ascent

By:

Robert A. Caro continues to live the life of Lyndon Johnson. It began with The Path to Power, which was also a National Book Critics Circle Award winner.

Head First by Norman Cousins

Head First

By:

"An eloquent plea to two important emphases: better doctor-patient relationships and more patient involvement in the fight against disease. "--Melvin

Flashbacks by Morley Safer

Flashbacks

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Family Pictures by Sue Miller

Family Pictures

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This is a masterful, engaging novel about the life of a large family that is deeply bound by the stranger in their midstst -- an autistic child

May 21, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynowarz: Destruction of Spondylus

Dynowarz: Destruction of Spondylus

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System/NES

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Bandai

Blood Bros.

Blood Bros.

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Cabal shooter, Western

Publisher: TAD Corporation

BatMUD

BatMUD

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Antago

Antago

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Art of Dreams

Astro Fang: Super Machine

Astro Fang: Super Machine

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Driving involving vehicular combat

Publisher: A-Wave

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Who was the US President on May 21, 1990?

On May 21, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1990?

On May 21, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1990?

On May 21, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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What happened in 1990?

1990 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston scores most points against Cleveland, Oilers 58, Browns 14
  • Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
  • New York City MTA stops token redemption at subway stations

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What was the calendar for May 1990?

May 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1990 calendar looked like.

Monday May 21, 1990