What happened on Friday February 16, 1990?

About February 16th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: Keith Haring, a groundbreaking American artist known for his vibrant, socially conscious street art and pop art style, passed away from AIDS-related complications at the young age of 31. Throughout his brief but impactful career, Haring revolutionized contemporary art by bringing street art into mainstream consciousness, using bold lines, vivid colors, and powerful social commentary. His work often addressed critical social issues like AIDS awareness, apartheid, drug addiction, and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite his short life, Haring left an indelible mark on the art world and popular culture.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1990 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul
  • #1 UK song: Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

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February 16, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1990:

  • Death of Keith Haring, Iconic Pop Artist Keith Haring, a groundbreaking American artist known for his vibrant, socially conscious street art and pop art style, passed away from AIDS-related complications at the young age of 31. Throughout his brief but impactful career, Haring revolutionized contemporary art by bringing street art into mainstream consciousness, using bold lines, vivid colors, and powerful social commentary. His work often addressed critical social issues like AIDS awareness, apartheid, drug addiction, and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite his short life, Haring left an indelible mark on the art world and popular culture.

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February 16, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 16, 1990?


February 16, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 47th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1990 can also be written as 2/16/1990 in the US and as 16/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 16, 1990?


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February 16, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1990:

  • Keith Haring

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  • Dino Platone

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February 16, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1990 was Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

  1. - Opposites Attract youtube
  2. - Two To Make It Right youtube
  3. - Escapade youtube
  4. - Dangerous youtube
  5. - Janie's Got A Gun youtube

February 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

  1. - Nothing Compares 2 U youtube
  2. - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) youtube
  3. - Dub Be Good To Me youtube
  4. - Tears On My Pillow youtube
  5. - Happenin' All Over Again youtube

February 16, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1990 was It's Gonna Be Alright by Ruby Turner, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

  1. - It's Gonna Be Alright
  2. - No More Lies
  3. - Real Love
  4. - Where Do We Go From Here
  5. - Opposites Attract
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February 16, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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February 16, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 10:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 1990.

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How old is someone born on February 16, 1990?


Someone born on February 16, 1990 is:

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