What happened on Sunday July 15, 1990?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1990:

• Ukraine Declares Independence Ukraine officially declared its independence, a pivotal moment in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the emergence of new nation-states in Eastern Europe.
• Tamil Tigers Massacre in Colombo A tragic terrorist attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) resulted in the killing of 168 Muslim civilians in Colombo, Sri Lanka, highlighting the brutal ethnic conflict in the region.
• Judas Priest Suicide Trial Begins A civil trial commenced, initiated by parents of suicide victims, alleging that the heavy metal band Judas Priest's music had influenced their children's tragic deaths, raising significant legal and cultural questions about media influence.
• Empire State Building Fire Incident A fire broke out at the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, causing significant concern but fortunately resulting in no fatalities.
• Margaret Lockwood Biographical Note Margaret Lockwood, a prominent English actress born in 1916, was known for her significant contributions to British cinema during the mid-20th century.
• Betsy King Wins US Women's Open Golf Championship Professional golfer Betsy King successfully defended her US Open Women's Golf title, winning by a narrow margin of 1 stroke against Patty Sheehan, who had led the tournament after the first three rounds.
• Bridgette LeAnn Wilson Crowned Miss Teen USA 17-year-old Bridgette LeAnn Wilson from Oregon was crowned Miss Teen USA, representing youth achievement and beauty pageant culture in 1990.
• Rick Dee's 'Into the Night' TV Premiere Rick Dee's television show 'Into the Night' premiered on ABC-TV, representing the entertainment landscape of early 1990s television.

Events in 1990

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1990

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1990

July 15, 1990 was a Sunday and it was the 196th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1990 can also be written as 7/15/1990 in the US and as 15/7/1990 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1990 in July 1990 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1990:

• Olly Alexander

  British singer, actor, and lead vocalist of the pop band Years & Years, who gained significant recognition for his powerful performance in...

• Damian Lillard

  NBA superstar point guard known for his exceptional scoring ability and clutch performances with the Portland Trail Blazers, widely...

• Bruna Sottili

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1990:

• Margaret Lockwood

  Renowned British actress who was a prominent film star from the 1930s to 1950s, known for her versatile roles in classic British cinema.

• Omar Abu Risha

  Syrian poet and diplomat, 4th syrian ambassador to the united states (b. 1910).

• Oleg Kagan

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on July 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1990 was Step By Step by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. New Kids On The Block - Step By Step
2. Glenn Medeiros - She Ain't Worth It
3. En Vogue - Hold On
4. Taylor Dayne - I'll Be Your Shelter
5. Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1990 was Sacrifice / Healing Hands by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Elton John - Sacrifice / Healing Hands
2. Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 - Mona
3. Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
4. Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma
5. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1990 was My, My, My by Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Johnny Gill - My, My, My
2. Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat
3. Lisa Stansfield - You Can't Deny It
4. Miki Howard - Until You Come Back To Me
5. Snap! - The Power

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:43 pm and setting at 03:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1990.

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Someone born on July 15, 1990 is:

34 years 9 months old,

or 417 months and 28 days old,

or 1817 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12721 days old,

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

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 15, 1990.

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