What happened on Sunday April 15, 1990?

About April 15th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: NASA launches the Hubble Space Telescope aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, a pivotal moment in space exploration that would revolutionize astronomical observation.
  • Day of the week: April 15th, 1990 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I'll Be Your Everything by Tommy Page
  • #1 UK song: Vogue by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Miami Blues directed by George Armitage

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April 15, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 1990:

  • Hubble Space Telescope Launch NASA launches the Hubble Space Telescope aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, a pivotal moment in space exploration that would revolutionize astronomical observation.
  • German Reunification Economic Step West Germany and East Germany agree to merge their currency and economies, a crucial step towards German reunification following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  • Earth Day 20 Global Celebration Millions worldwide participate in the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, raising global awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability.
  • Emma Watson Born Emma Watson, the renowned English actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, is born on this date. She would later become a prominent actress, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, and advocate for gender equality.
  • Zaire Political Reform President Mobutu Sese Seko lifts a 20-year ban on opposition parties in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), signaling a potential move towards political pluralism.
  • In Living Color TV Premiere The groundbreaking comedy sketch show 'In Living Color' debuts on FOX-TV, featuring predominantly African American comedians and performers, which would significantly influence comedy and pop culture in the early 1990s.
  • Tragic Mass Food Poisoning in India A devastating food poisoning incident occurs at an engagement party in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the tragic death of 450 guests. This event highlights significant public health and food safety challenges in rural India.
  • Lebanon Hostage Crisis Resolution American educator Robert Polhill is released after being held hostage since January 1987, marking a significant moment in the Lebanon hostage crisis.
  • Cricket Record Opening Partnership Cricket players Greenidge and Haynes set a remarkable record with a 298-run opening partnership against England, showcasing exceptional batting performance.

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April 15, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 15, 1990?


April 15, 1990 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1990 can also be written as 4/15/1990 in the US and as 15/4/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 15, 1990?


Famous people born on April 15, 1990:

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    Renowned British actress best known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.

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April 15, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1990:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Legendary Swedish-American actress who became an iconic Hollywood star, known for her mesmerizing screen presence and roles in classic films...

  • Spark Matsunaga
  • Manuel Soares dos Reis
  • Angelo Tarantino

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April 15, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 15, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1990 was I'll Be Your Everything by Tommy Page, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - I'll Be Your Everything youtube
  2. - Don't Wanna Fall In Love youtube
  3. - All Around The World youtube
  4. - Nothing Compares 2 U youtube
  5. - Love Will Lead You Back youtube

April 15, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - Vogue youtube
  2. - The Power youtube
  3. - Black Velvet youtube
  4. - Kingston Town youtube
  5. - Opposites Attract youtube

April 15, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1990 was Spread My Wings by Troop, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - Spread My Wings
  2. - Whip Appeal
  3. - Ready Or Not
  4. - Everything You Touch
  5. - Never Too Far
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April 15, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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April 15, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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April 15, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 10:08 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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How old is someone born on April 15, 1990?


Someone born on April 15, 1990 is:

35 years and 29 days old,

or 420 months and 29 days old,

or 1830 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12813 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1990?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1990?

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