What happened on Saturday December 08, 1990?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1990:

• Galileo Spacecraft Earth Flyby NASA's Galileo spacecraft completed its first flyby of Earth, a critical maneuver in its complex trajectory towards Jupiter. This gravitational assist helped the spacecraft gain the necessary velocity to reach its ultimate destination in the outer solar system. The flyby was a crucial part of the mission's innovative trajectory design, using planetary gravity to modify its path without excessive fuel consumption.
• Cleveland Indians Secure New Ballpark Lease The Cleveland Indians baseball team finalized a lease agreement for a new ballpark in the Gateway district, which would later become known as Jacobs Field (now Progressive Field). This marked a significant moment in the team's history, promising a modern stadium to replace the aging Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

Events in 1990

December 08, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1990

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1990

December 08, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1990 can also be written as 12/8/1990 in the US and as 8/12/1990 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1990 in December 1990 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1990:

• Viviane Orth

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on December 8th

Famous people died on December 08, 1990:

• Martin Ritt

  Renowned American film director known for socially conscious movies like 'Norma Rae', which won Sally Field an Oscar.

• Borís Kojnó

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on December 8th

December 08, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1990 was Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Stevie B - Because I Love You (The Postman Song)
2. Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight
3. Bette Midler - From A Distance
4. Poison - Something To Believe In
5. Mariah Carey - Love Takes Time

December 08, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1990 was Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
2. Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day
3. EMF - Unbelievable
4. Madonna - Justify My Love
5. The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

December 08, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1990 was I'm Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight
2. Ralph Tresvant - Sensitivity
3. Tevin Campbell - Round And Round
4. The Whispers - My Heart Your Heart
5. Tony Toni Tone - It Never Rains (In Southern California)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1990

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Someone born on December 08, 1990 is:

34 years 5 months old,

or 413 months and 6 days old,

or 1796 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12576 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1990?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1990.

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