Thursday August 02, 1990: on this day

August 02, 1990 was the 214th day of the year 1990, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1990, who was born and died on August 02, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Flatliners, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Swamp Thing) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1990?


August 02, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1990 can also be written as 8/2/1990 in the US and as 2/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1990 in August 1990 calendar

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August 02, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1990:

  • Iraq invades and occupies kuwait, emir flees to saudi arabia
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 02, 1990
  • Us president signs executive order banning importation of ancient coins and antiquities from iraq.
  • President of pakistan ghulam ishaq khan dismisses prime minister of pakistan benazir bhutto, accusing her of corruption and abuse of power.
  • The south african government and anc begin talks on ending apartheid in south africa.
  • Prime minister of india v. p. singh announces plan to reserve 49% of civil service jobs for lower-caste hindus. the plan triggers riots, leaving at least 70 dead by september.
  • The government of peru announces an austerity plan that results in huge increases in the price of food and gasoline. the plan sets off days of rioting and a national stricke on august 21.
  • A passenger bus, moving by the route ampquottbilisi-agdamampquot is blown up, 20 people died and 30 were injured. organizers of the crime, armenians a. avanesian and m. tatevosian, were brought to criminal trial.ampref name=ampquotsupremecourt.gov.azampquot/amp
  • In south africa, fighting breaks out between the xhosa people and the zulu people more than 500 people are killed by the end of august.
  • Ampquotsueampquot, the best preserved ''tyrannosaurus rex'' specimen ever found, is discovered near faith, south dakota.
  • Iraq invades kuwait, eventually leading to the gulf war.

August 02, 1990: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 02, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1990 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 02:37 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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Who was born on August 02, 1990?


Famous people born on August 02, 1990:

  • Skylur Diggins-Smith

    Skylur Diggins-Smith is a professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Skylene Diggins

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Cameron Hurley

    Cameron hurley is a guitarist known for being a member of the band we came as romans.

  • Vitalia Diatchenko

    Russian tennis player.

  • Ima Bohush

    Belarusian tennis player.

  • Jack O'Connell

    Actor.

  • Matías Mier
  • Žanis Peiners
  • Denis Rusu
  • Nasta Palazhanka
  • Alice Connor
  • Artur Karnoza
  • Tony Mamodaly
  • Il'ja Kucharčuk

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 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 02, 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 02, 1990?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1990.

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August 02, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1990:

  • Norman Maclean

    American author and scholar, best known for his novella 'A River Runs Through It'.

  • Edwin Richfield

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 1990).

  • Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
  • Adonias Filho
  • Al Guokas
  • Vito Natale Labate

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1990:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vision Of Love
  2. - Cradle Of Love
  3. - Rub You The Right Way
  4. - The Power
  5. - She Ain't Worth It

August 02, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Turtle Power
  2. - Tom's Diner
  3. - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
  4. - Naked In The Rain
  5. - U Can't Touch This

August 02, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1990 was Can't Stop by After 7, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Stop
  2. - Vision Of Love
  3. - Make You Sweat
  4. - Talk To Me
  5. - I Want It Now

August 02, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
  2. - El Carino Es Como Una Flor
  3. - Gracias A Tu Amor
  4. - Amnesia
  5. - Explorame

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August 02, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Flatliners

Flatliners

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Air America

Air America

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode

Starring: Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins

Dances With Wolves

Dances With Wolves

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Kevin Costner

Young Guns II

Young Guns II

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Geoff Murphy

Starring: Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater

Jeevan Ek Sanghursh

Jeevan Ek Sanghursh

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Rahul Rawail

Starring: Rakhee Gulzar, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher

August 02, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Wes Craven

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith

August 02, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Stand by Stephen King

The Stand

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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

Dance With The Devil by Kirk Douglas

Dance With The Devil

By:

Based on the 1991 Random House Book.

Liar'S Poker by Michael Lewis

Liar'S Poker

By:

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 Burden Of Proof by Scott Turow

The Burden Of Proof

By:

The highly acclaimed second novel by Turow, which was a bestseller internationally, is now available as a trade paperback. Sandy Stern, the brilliant defense lawyer from Presumed Innocent is confronted with an emotionally devastating event.

You Just Don'T Understand by Deborah Tannen

You Just Don'T Understand

By:

Women and men are in two worlds.

August 02, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Punisher

The Punisher

Platform: NES Game Boy

Genre: Rail shooter

Publisher: LJN

Conquest of the Crystal Palace

Conquest of the Crystal Palace

Platform: NES

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Asmik Corporation of America (J:COM)

Danan: The Jungle Fighter

Danan: The Jungle Fighter

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Action, platform

Publisher: Sega

DuckTales: The Quest for Gold

DuckTales: The Quest for Gold

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, Windows, Mac OS 8

Genre: Action, Platform game

Publisher: Walt Disney Computer Software

Double Hawk

Double Hawk

Platform: Master System

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1990?

On August 02, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1990?

On August 02, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1990?

On August 02, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1990 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 2, 1990