What happened on Wednesday, May 2, 1990?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1990:

• South African government and ANC begin negotiations to end apartheid On May 2, 1990, the South African government and the African National Congress (ANC) initiated formal negotiations aimed at ending apartheid. The meeting took place at the Groote Schuur presidential residence in Cape Town, marking the first direct talks between the two parties in 78 years. The discussions focused on establishing a framework for future negotiations toward a new constitution and the dismantling of apartheid policies. source: washingtonpost.com
• East German mark exchange rate adjusted to 2:1 against Deutsche Mark On May 2, 1990, West German and East German officials announced that banks would begin trading the East German mark at a 2:1 exchange rate with the Deutsche Mark, improving its value from the previous 3:1 rate. This move was a significant step toward monetary parity and German reunification, with plans for the two currencies to achieve equal value by July 1, 1990. Under the agreement, East German wages, salaries, rents, pensions, and scholarships would be converted to Deutsche Marks at a 1:1 rate starting in July. source: upi.com
• City bonds robbery: £292 million stolen in London mugging On May 2, 1990, John Goddard, a 58-year-old messenger for Sheppards money brokers, was robbed at knifepoint in the City of London. The thief, believed to be Patrick Thomas, made off with a briefcase containing 301 bearer bonds valued at £292 million. The bonds were later recovered, and Thomas was killed before he could be charged. Keith Cheeseman was convicted for laundering the stolen bonds. source: news.bbc.co.uk

Events in 1990

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

LIFE magazines from May 1990

Newspapers from May. 02, 1990

May 02, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1990 can also be written as 5/2/1990 in the US and as 2/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1990 in May 1990 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1990:

• Kay Panabaker

  Kay Panabaker is an American former actress and current zoologist, best known for her roles in television series such as 'Summerland' and 'No Ordinary Family', as well as for starring in the 2009 film 'Fame'. She retired from acting in her early twenties to pursue a career in zoology. [bio]

• Paul George

  NBA star known for his exceptional scoring ability, defensive prowess, and multiple All-Star selections.

• Paul George (basketball)
• Flora Gueï
• Ivana Maksimovic
• Francesco Friedrich
• Sander de Wijn
• Joanna Linkiewicz
• Albert Costa
• Perseus Karlström
• Roberto Kovac
• Christopher Meneses
• Steve Beauharnais
• Jamie Collins
• Lauren Van Orden
• Sio Moore
• Kléber Laude Pinheiro

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
2. Calloway - I Wanna Be Rich
3. Michael Bolton - How Can We Be Lovers
4. Madonna - Vogue
5. Heart - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Adamski - Killer
2. Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
3. Madonna - Vogue
4. Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract
5. The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1990 was Poison by Bell Biv DeVoe, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison
2. Howard Hewett - Show Me
3. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
4. Freddie Jackson - All Over You (From "Def By Temptation")
5. Regina Belle - What Goes Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 02:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1990 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1990

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Someone born on May 02, 1990 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months

or 1891 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13241 days old,

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

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

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