What happened on Tuesday March 13, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1990:

• Soviet Union Establishes Presidential System The Supreme Soviet approved constitutional changes creating a U.S.-style presidential system. Mikhail Gorbachev was subsequently elected as the first President of the Soviet Union on March 15, 1990, signaling a major political transformation during the late Cold War period.
• First Free Elections in East Germany East Germany held its first free elections, marking a pivotal moment in the collapse of the Communist regime and the broader process of German reunification following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
• Soviet Union Rejects Lithuania's Independence Declaration As part of the ongoing Baltic independence movements, the Soviet Union officially declared Lithuania's recent independence declaration invalid, demonstrating the complex political tensions of the late Cold War period.
• Iraq Executes British Journalist Farzad Bazoft In a controversial action, Iraq executed British journalist Farzad Bazoft on espionage charges. British nurse Daphne Parish was simultaneously sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment as an alleged accomplice, highlighting the tense international relations and human rights issues of the era.
• Fernando Collor de Mello Becomes President of Brazil Fernando Collor de Mello was inaugurated as Brazil's first democratically elected president since 1961. Immediately after taking office, he announced a dramatic economic policy including a currency freeze and freezing large bank accounts for 18 months, signaling significant economic reforms.
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Art Heist Two thieves disguised as police officers executed the largest art theft in U.S. history, stealing twelve paintings valued between $100 to $300 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. As of this date, these artworks remain unrecovered, making it one of the most infamous unsolved art crimes.
• Great Plains Tornado Outbreak A significant tornado outbreak occurred in the central United States, primarily affecting Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Ten tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening, causing potential significant damage and disruption.
• Nicholas Braithwaite Becomes Premier of Grenada Nicholas Braithwaite was democratically elected as the Premier of Grenada, marking a significant moment in the Caribbean nation's political transition and governance.
• Death of Karl Mönchinger, German Conductor Karl Mönchinger, a notable German conductor who had significant contributions to classical music, passed away. Born in 1915, he was an important figure in the mid-20th century musical landscape.

Events in 1990

March 13, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1990

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March 13, 1990 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1990 can also be written as 3/13/1990 in the US and as 13/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1990 in March 1990 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1990:

• Emory Cohen

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Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1990:

• Bruno Bettelheim

  Renowned psychologist and author who made significant contributions to understanding autism and child development, particularly through his...

• Helene Lauterböck

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Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1990 was Escapade by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Janet Jackson - Escapade
2. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
3. The B-52's - Roam
4. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back
5. Bad English - Price Of Love

March 13, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1990 was Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
2. Various Artists - The Brits 1990
3. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
4. The B-52s - Love Shack
5. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

March 13, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1990 was The Secret Garden by Quincy Jones, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Quincy Jones - The Secret Garden
2. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
3. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
4. Janet Jackson - Escapade
5. Earth, Wind & Fire (Featuring The Boys) - Heritage

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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March 13, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1990 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:33 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on March 13, 1990

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Someone born on March 13, 1990 is:

35 years 2 months old,

or 422 months

or 1835 weeks

or 12845 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1990?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1990.

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