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May 23, 1990 was the 143rd day of the year 1990, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 23, 1990 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 1990, who was born and died on May 23, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vogue by Madonna), movies (e.g. Dances With Wolves, directed by Kevin Costner), TV series (e.g. Jeeves And Wooster) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1990?
- May 23, 1990: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1990?
- May 23, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1990?
What day of the week was May 23, 1990?
May 23, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1990 can also be written as 5/23/1990 in the US and as 23/5/1990 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1990:
- Dow jones average hits a record 2,856.26
- A c milan wins 35th europe cup 1 at vienna, austria.
- Cost of rescuing savings and loan failures in us is put at up to $130 billion.
- New york yankees hit six homeruns to beat minnesota twins 12-0.
- A gallup poll shows that 62 percent of americans want to retain the lincoln cent in circulation.
May 23, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1990 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 09:03 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 23, 1990?
Famous people born on May 23, 1990:
- Joquan Brown
Joquan Brown is a talented musician and singer-songwriter who has gained recognition in the music industry.
- Darron Thomas
Darron Thomas was a successful American football player known for his time as a quarterback at the University of Oregon.
- Dan Evans
British tennis player.
- Kristina Kucova
Slovakian tennis player.
- Oliver Venno
Estonian volleyball player.
- Jasmin Walia
Reality star.
- Andrew Ilnyckyj
Youtube star.
- Raymond van Schoor
Namibian cricketer (d.2015).
- Kristína Kučová
Slovak tennis player.
- Ricardo Santos
Brazilian surfer (d. 2015).
- Adrien Quatennens
- Nicolas Rossard
- Ofer Verta
- Raffaele Alcibiade
- Romario Caicedo
- Kelly Jonker
- Martín Lucero
- Uroš Matić
- Musa Mudde
- Jorge Iván Pérez
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 10 months old,
or 406 months and 27 days old,
or 1769 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12385 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1990?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1990.
May 23, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1990:
- Ted Tinling
- Giuseppe Santomaso
- Kusuma Affandi
- Julijans Vaivods
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1990:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1990:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1990:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:
- Madonna - Vogue
- Heart - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
- Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
- Wilson Phillips - Hold On
- Janet Jackson - Alright
May 23, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:
- Adamski - Killer
- Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
- Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract
- The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash
May 23, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1990 was Hold On by En Vogue, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 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:
- En Vogue - Hold On
- Janet Jackson - Alright
- Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
- Tony Toni Tone - The Blues
- Quincy Jones With Tevin Campbell - Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)
May 23, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 1990 was Quien Como Tu by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 23, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 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:
- Ana Gabriel - Quien Como Tu
- Rudy La Scala - El Carino Es Como Una Flor
- Guillermo Davila/Kiara - Tesoro Mio
- Luis Angel - Flor Dormida
- Ricardo Montaner - Me Va A Extranar
May 23, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
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
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Country: United States of America
Fire Birds
Release year: 1990
Directed by: David Green
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young, Bryan Kestner
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 23, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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
Release year: 1990
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Round the Twist
Release year: 1990
Country: Australia
Gossip
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Donald Petrie
May 23, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 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
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.
In The Arena
By: Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon, former President of the United States, candidly discusses his career and talks about topics such as the U.S.S.R. Gorbachev's secrecy and Watergate.
Liar'S Poker
By: Michael Lewis
It was the 1980s. Wall Street was the place. This game was known as Liar's Poker. Michael Lewis was just out of Princeton University and the London School of Economics.
The Stand
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's vision of a post-apocalyptic world in which the plague has destroyed all life and everyone is caught up in a conflict between good and bad remains riveting and plausible. A
Head First
By: Norman Cousins
"An eloquent plea to two important emphases: better doctor-patient relationships and more patient involvement in the fight against disease. "--Melvin
May 23, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Test Drive III: The Passion
Earthrise
Final Zone (FZ Senki Axis -- Japanese title)
Astro Rabby
Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land
Who was the US President on May 23, 1990?
On May 23, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1990?
On May 23, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1990?
On May 23, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
