What happened on Friday February 02, 1990?

About February 2nd, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a landmark moment for South African history, President F.W. de Klerk announced the legalization of the African National Congress (ANC) and promised to release Nelson Mandela, signaling the beginning of the end of the apartheid regime.
  • Day of the week: February 2nd, 1990 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton
  • #1 UK song: Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

More about February 2nd, 1990? See below for more news and curiosities on February 2nd, 1990.

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February 02, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 1990:

  • South Africa Begins Dismantling Apartheid In a landmark moment for South African history, President F.W. de Klerk announced the legalization of the African National Congress (ANC) and promised to release Nelson Mandela, signaling the beginning of the end of the apartheid regime.
  • Death of Joe Erskine, British Boxing Champion Joe Erskine, a notable British heavyweight boxing champion who was prominent in the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1934, Erskine was a respected figure in British boxing history.
  • Royal Wedding: Marina Ogilvy Marries Paul Mowatt Marina Ogilvy, daughter of Princess Alexandra of the British Royal Family, married Paul Mowatt in a private ceremony, continuing the tradition of royal marriages.

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February 02, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 02, 1990?


February 02, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on February 02, 1990?


Famous people born on February 02, 1990:

  • Cédric Ciza
  • Kanani Danielson
  • Bala Devi
  • Issoufou Boubacar Garba
  • Iván Garrido González
  • Hong Jong-hyun
  • Sjarhej Kandrac'eŭ

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


Famous people died on February 02, 1990:

  • Joe Erskine

    Welsh boxer (b. 1934).

  • Pietro Carbone
  • Mary Kathleen Crichton

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February 02, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1990 was How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

  1. - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You youtube
  2. - Opposites Attract youtube
  3. - Downtown Train youtube
  4. - Two To Make It Right youtube
  5. - Janie's Got A Gun youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

  1. - Nothing Compares 2 U youtube
  2. - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) youtube
  3. - Dub Be Good To Me youtube
  4. - Tears On My Pillow youtube
  5. - Happenin' All Over Again youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1990 was Make It Like It Was by Regina Belle, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

  1. - Make It Like It Was
  2. - Real Love
  3. - Walk On By
  4. - I'll Be Good To You
  5. - I Wanna Be Rich youtube
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February 02, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 02, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 01:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 1990.

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How old is someone born on February 02, 1990?


Someone born on February 02, 1990 is:

35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 12 days old,

or 1840 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12885 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1990?

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

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Friday February 2, 1990