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August 30, 1990 was the 242nd day of the year 1990, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1990, who was born and died on August 30, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1990?
- August 30, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1990?
- August 30, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1990?
What day of the week was August 30, 1990?
August 30, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1990 can also be written as 8/30/1990 in the US and as 30/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1990:
- Ken griffey and ken griffey jr become 1st father and son to play on same team (seattle mariners), both single in 1st inning
- Collapse of the soviet union: azerbaijan declares independence from soviet union.
- September 1–10 ndash pope john paul ii visits tanzania, burundi, rwanda, and côte d'ivoire.
August 30, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1990 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 04:23 pm and setting at 01:24 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 30, 1990?
Famous people born on August 30, 1990:
- Nicole Anderson
Actress.
- Omar Eddahri
- Franck Etoundi
- Lucas Fischer
- Brandon Garrett
- Rossella Gregorio
- Julia Jacklin
- Jessica Hélène Mattoni
- Trey McKinney-Jones
- Aaron Muirhead
- Juan Muñoz
- Rhiannon Roberts
- Marion Stoltz
- Pavel Taku
- Björn Werner
- Marie Yanaka
- Ramon Cecchini
- Luu Thi Diem Huong
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 7 months old,
or 403 months and 17 days old,
or 1754 weeks and 5 days old,
or 12283 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1990?
There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1990.
August 30, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1990:
- Bernard D. H. Tellegen
Dutch engineer and academic (b. 1900).
- Gustav Gerhart
- Adriano Chicco
- Luigi Beccali
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1990:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1990:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1990 was If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1990 was The Joker by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1990 was Feels Good by Tony Toni Tone, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 30, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Barbarians At The Gate
By: Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
"One of the most compelling and powerful accounts of what happened in corporate America and Wall Street during the 1980's ."--New York Times Book ReviewA #1 New York Times bestseller, and perhaps the best.
Coyote Waits
By: Tony Hillerman
Delbert Nez, Navajo Tribal Policeman, was not killed by the car fire. A bullet did. The whiskey-soaked shaman Ashie Pinto is the man who has the murder weapon.
Get Shorty
By: Elmore Leonard
"A Hollywood hit ....Taut with inimitable prose, characters who could only have sprung out of the mind of Elmore Levy." --Detroit NewsElmore Leonard has been called "the coolest and hottest writer in Chicago" by the Chicago Tribune
Megatrends 2000
By: John Naisbitt and Patricia Aburdene
This book offers predictions and modern "soothsayings," for the 1990s and beyond. It attempts to chart the future changes in culture, religion, and politics.
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.
August 30, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Knight II
Final Fantasy Legend II
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon's Gate
F-Zero
Who was the US President on August 30, 1990?
On August 30, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1990?
On August 30, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1990?
On August 30, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
