What happened on Wednesday August 01, 1990?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1990:

• Iraq Invades Kuwait, Triggering Persian Gulf War On August 1, 1990, Iraq, under the leadership of Saddam Hussein, launched a full-scale invasion of Kuwait. This aggressive military action involved Iraqi troops crossing the border and quickly occupying Kuwait, which Hussein claimed was historically part of Iraq. The invasion was motivated by territorial disputes, economic tensions, and Iraq's significant war debt from its previous conflict with Iran. Hussein's refusal to withdraw troops led to international condemnation and ultimately sparked the Persian Gulf War, with the United States and a coalition of nations intervening to liberate Kuwait.
• Bulgaria Elects First Non-Communist President In a historic moment for Bulgaria, the National Assembly elected Zhelyu Zhelev as the country's first non-Communist President in 40 years. This event symbolized the significant political transformation occurring in Eastern Europe during the fall of communist regimes, marking a crucial step in Bulgaria's transition to democracy.
• Soyuz TM-10 Space Mission Launch The Soyuz TM-10 spacecraft was launched on August 1, 1990, as part of the ongoing Soviet space exploration program. This mission continued the Soviet Union's tradition of space missions during the later stages of the Cold War era.
• Tragic Plane Crash in Karabakh Range A devastating plane crash in the Karabakh Range resulted in the loss of 46 lives on August 1, 1990. The incident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety in mountainous regions during this period.
• Leadership Change at Chicago Cubs Stanton Cook assumed the role of CEO for the Chicago Cubs baseball organization, representing a significant management transition for the historic sports franchise.

Events in 1990

August 01, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1990

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1990

August 01, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1990 can also be written as 8/1/1990 in the US and as 1/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1990 in August 1990 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1990:

• Jack O'Connell (actor)

  Jack O'Connell is a prominent British actor known for critically acclaimed performances in films like 'Unbroken' and 'Starred Up',...

• Elizabeth Debicki

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1990:

• Norbert Elias

  Norbert Elias was a prominent sociologist known for his theories on the civilizing process.

• Alberto Beneduce

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
2. Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love
3. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
4. Snap! - The Power
5. Glenn Medeiros - She Ain't Worth It

August 01, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
2. DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
3. Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
4. Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
5. MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This

August 01, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1990 was Can't Stop by After 7, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. After 7 - Can't Stop
2. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
3. Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat
4. Anita Baker - Talk To Me
5. Cameo - I Want It Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1990 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1990

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Someone born on August 01, 1990 is:

34 years 8 months old,

or 416 months and 22 days old,

or 1812 weeks

or 12684 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1990.

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