What happened on Friday February 09, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1990:

• Namibia's Constitution Ratification On February 9, 1990, Namibia officially ratified its constitution, marking a pivotal moment in the country's journey to independence after decades of South African occupation. This event symbolized Namibia's transition to a democratic nation with guaranteed civil rights and a framework for self-governance.
• Galileo Spacecraft Venus Flyby NASA's Galileo spacecraft performed a critical gravity assist maneuver by flying past Venus at an altitude of 10,000 miles (16,000 km), using the planet's gravitational field to adjust its trajectory towards Jupiter.
• 40th Berlin International Film Festival The prestigious Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) held its 40th edition, with two remarkable films sharing the Golden Bear award: 'Music Box' and 'Larks on a String', highlighting the festival's commitment to diverse and compelling cinema.
• World Indoor Running Records Romanian athlete Doina Melinte set impressive world indoor records in the 1.5 km (4:00:27) and mile (4:17:13) events, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and pushing the boundaries of human speed.
• Total Lunar Eclipse A significant total lunar eclipse occurred on February 9, 1990, visible across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This was the first of two lunar eclipses in that year, offering a spectacular astronomical event for sky watchers.

Events in 1990

February 09, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1990

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1990

February 09, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 40th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1990 can also be written as 2/9/1990 in the US and as 9/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1990 in February 1990 calendar

February 09, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1990 was Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract
2. Seduction - Two To Make It Right
3. Rod Stewart - Downtown Train
4. Aerosmith - Janie's Got A Gun
5. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You

February 09, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
2. Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)
3. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
4. Kylie Minogue - Tears On My Pillow
5. Lonnie Gordon - Happenin' All Over Again

February 09, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1990 was Real Love by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Skyy - Real Love
2. Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
3. Michel'le - No More Lies
4. Ruby Turner - It's Gonna Be Alright
5. Prince Featuring Kim Basinger - Scandalous!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th 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 09, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1990 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1990

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Someone born on February 09, 1990 is:

35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 5 days old,

or 1839 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12878 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1990?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 09, 1990.

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