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August 29, 1990 was the 241st day of the year 1990, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 29, 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 August 29, 1990, who was born and died on August 29, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation), movies (e.g. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1990?
- August 29, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1990?
- August 29, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1990?
What day of the week was August 29, 1990?
August 29, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1990 can also be written as 8/29/1990 in the US and as 29/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1990:
- Saddam hussein declares america can't beat iraq.
- American c-5 transport plane crashes at ramstein air force base, germany, killing 13.
August 29, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 29, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1990 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 12:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.
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Who was born on August 29, 1990?
Famous people born on August 29, 1990:
- Nicole Anderson
American actress.
- Markise Bates
Markise Bates is a contemporary American essayist acclaimed for his insightful and eloquent writings.
- Chris Taylor
American baseball player.
- Patrick van Aanholt
Dutch footballer.
- Jakub Kosecki
Polish footballer.
- Katie Findlay
Actress.
- Julia Vlassov
American figure skater.
- Rizzini Gomez
Filipino model (d. 2015).
- Daniel Gustavsson
- Tobias Holmen Johansen
- Youssouf M'Changama
- Laura Ashley Samuels
- Manuel Vicentini
- Kieran Brookes
- Stivi Frashëri
- Chelsey Gullickson
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 7 months old,
or 403 months and 20 days old,
or 1755 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12286 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 August 29, 1990?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 29, 1990.
August 29, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1990:
- Manly Palmer Hall
Canadian mystic, author and philosopher (d. 1990).
- Sandy
Dog in the play annie, dies at 16.
- Achille Sacchi
- Luigi Beccali
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1990:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1990:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1990 was If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
- Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory
- Poison - Unskinny Bop
- Wilson Phillips - Release Me
- Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1990 was The Joker by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Steve Miller Band - The Joker
- Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
- Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart / What Is Love
- Deacon Blue - Four Bacharach And David Songs (EP)
- Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven
August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1990 was Feels Good by Tony Toni Tone, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Babyface - My Kinda Girl
- The Time - Jerk Out
- En Vogue - Lies
August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 29, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Burbujas De Amor
- Jose Jose - Amnesia
- Jose Feliciano - Porque Te Tengo Que Olvidar
- Ana Gabriel - Ni Un Roce
August 29, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Uncle Buck
Release year: 1990
Directed by: John Hughes
Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann
Country: United States of America
Memphis Belle
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Starring: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney
Country: United States of America
Mister Johnson
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Edward Woodward, Maynard Eziashi, Beatie Edney
Slumber Party Massacre III
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Sally Mattison
Starring: Keely Christian, Brittain Frye, Michael Harris, David Greenlee
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
August 29, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
Parenthood
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Last Laugh
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kenny Young
Swamp Thing
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Wes Craven
Wish You Were Here
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith
TaleSpin
Release year: 1990
Country: United States of America
August 29, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Memories of Midnight
By: Sidney Sheldon
They played the ultimate game: love, lust and death in THE OTHER SIDE of MIDNIGHT. Now, in MEMORIES Of MIDNIGHT, they meet up to play one final time...Shadowed
September
By: Rosamunde Pilcher
You will never forget Rosemunde Pilcher's Scotland...where greenery flourishes, bills are purple and the lochs sparkle with the bright blue sky.
An Inconvenient Woman
By: Dominick Dunne
Jules Mendelson has a lot of wealth. Astrologically so. His wife, he leads a high-society, charity-giving, art-filled life.
The Bourne Ultimatum
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Two men witness a strange killing at a small-town carnival. They are each summoned by telegram.
Men At Work
By: George F. Will
In his classic tribute to America's pastime--now with a new introduction--political commentator, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and lifelong sports enthusiast George F.
August 29, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Punisher
Air Diver: F-119 Stealth Fighter Simulation
Cybergenic Ranger: Secret of the Seventh Planet
Captain Skyhawk
Dead Heat Scramble
Who was the US President on August 29, 1990?
On August 29, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1990?
On August 29, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1990?
On August 29, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of August. 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 August 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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 August 1990?
August 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
