What happened on Thursday, January 4, 1990?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1990:

• Sukkur rail disaster: Pakistan's deadliest train accident On January 4, 1990, the Bahauddin Zakaria Express collided with a stationary freight train in Sangi, near Sukkur, Sindh Province, Pakistan. The collision resulted in 307 fatalities and approximately 700 injuries, making it the deadliest rail accident in Pakistan's history. The train, which was significantly overcrowded, was diverted onto a siding due to incorrectly set rail points, leading to the tragic incident. source: washingtonpost.com
• Harold 'Doc' Edgerton, pioneer in stroboscopic photography, dies at 86 Harold 'Doc' Edgerton, renowned for transforming the stroboscope into a common device and advancing underwater photography, died suddenly of a heart attack on January 4, 1990, at the MIT Faculty Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was 86 years old. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1990

January 04, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1990

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1990

January 04, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1990 can also be written as 1/4/1990 in the US and as 4/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1990 in January 1990 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1990:

• Toni Kroos

  Toni Kroos is a world-renowned German footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the German national team.

• Zoe Voss
• Oh Jae-suk
• Roland Gigolaev
• Alberto Paloschi
• Pål André Helland
• Maciej Jankowski
• Peter de Cruz
• Marisa Lavanchy
• Daniel Keatings
• Michelle Mylett
• Raisel Iglesias
• Fabien Vorbe
• Chris Otule
• Jennifer Wu
• Malliciah Goodman
• Landú Mavanga
• Augustine Pulu
• Toaster Nsabata

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1990:

• Harold Eugene Edgerton

  Pioneering MIT engineer and photographer who invented high-speed stroboscopic photography, revolutionizing our ability to capture...

• Alberto Lleras Camargo
• Wim Volkers
• Enrica Malcovati

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1990 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
2. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
3. Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
4. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
5. Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart

January 04, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1990 was Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
2. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
3. Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me
4. Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day
5. Kylie Minogue - Tears On My Pillow

January 04, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1990 was Tender Lover by Babyface, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Babyface - Tender Lover
2. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
3. Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan - I'll Be Good To You
4. By All Means - Let's Get It On
5. The Gap Band - All Of My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1990 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 01:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1990

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Someone born on January 04, 1990 is:

36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months

or 1908 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13361 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1990?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 4th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1990.

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