What happened on Monday July 16, 1990?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1990:

• Ukraine Declares Independence On July 16, 1990, the Ukrainian SSR declared state sovereignty, marking a significant step towards eventual full independence from the Soviet Union. This declaration was part of the broader movement of Soviet republics seeking autonomy and self-determination during the late stages of the USSR.
• 1990 Luzon Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck the Philippines on July 16, 1990, with a magnitude of 7.7 (surface-wave magnitude of 7.8). The epicenter was located near the town of Rizal in Nueva Ecija, causing extensive damage across multiple provinces. The earthquake resulted in 1,621 fatalities, 3,513 injuries, and 321 missing persons. Over 126,035 people were displaced, and a 125 km-long ground rupture occurred along the Philippine Fault System, making it one of the most significant seismic events in Philippine history.
• Judas Priest Civil Trial Begins A civil trial commenced involving parents of suicide victims suing the heavy metal band Judas Priest, alleging that the band's music contained subliminal messages that encouraged suicide. This trial highlighted ongoing debates about media influence and potential psychological impacts of music.
• Empire State Building Fire A fire occurred at New York City's iconic Empire State Building on July 16, 1990. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported during this incident.
• Bridgette LeAnn Wilson Crowned Miss Teen USA Bridgette LeAnn Wilson, a 17-year-old from Oregon, was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1990, representing youth achievement and national pageantry.

Events in 1990

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1990

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1990

July 16, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1990 can also be written as 7/16/1990 in the US and as 16/7/1990 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1990 in July 1990 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1990:

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• Wizkid

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• James Maslow

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• Johann Zarco
• C. Tangana

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1990:

• Miguel Muñoz

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1990 was She Ain't Worth It by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Glenn Medeiros - She Ain't Worth It
2. En Vogue - Hold On
3. Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love
4. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
5. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1990 was Sacrifice / Healing Hands by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1990 was My, My, My by Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Johnny Gill - My, My, My
2. Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat
3. Miki Howard - Until You Come Back To Me
4. Snap! - The Power
5. After 7 - Can't Stop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 04:18 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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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1990

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Someone born on July 16, 1990 is:

34 years 9 months old,

or 417 months and 27 days old,

or 1817 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12720 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1990?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1990.

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