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August 17, 1990 was the 229th day of the year 1990, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 17, 1990 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1990, who was born and died on August 17, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1990?
- August 17, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1990?
- August 17, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1990?
What day of the week was August 17, 1990?
August 17, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1990 can also be written as 8/17/1990 in the US and as 17/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1990:
- Exorcist 3 premieres
- Carlton fisk hits white sox record 187th hr
- Phyllis polander sues mike tyson for sexual harassment
August 17, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1990 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 06:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.
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Who was born on August 17, 1990?
Famous people born on August 17, 1990:
![Rachel Hurd-Wood]()
Rachel Hurd-WoodBritish actress.
- Laelia Rossi
Laelia Rossi is an Italian volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker.
- Jarmel Gonzalez
Jarmel Gonzalez is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for several years.
- Zyairah Diaz
Zyairah Diaz is an oceanographer who specializes in the study of marine ecosystems and their response to climate change.
- Namine Sharma
Namine Sharma is an Indian politician who has served in the state legislature since 2018.
- Clariza Nguyen
Clariza Nguyen is a Vietnamese politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Vietnam.
- Colin Bates
American dancer and actor.
- Estee Lalonde
Youtube star.
- James Tindale
Reality star.
- Filip Gačevski
- Artur Ioniță
- Shaquielle McKissic
- Charlie Ngatai
- Felipe Pardo
- José Quezada
- Dayshalee Salamán
- Greg Scruggs
- Irene Solà
- Ivan Šarić
- Abdulgadir Ilyas Bakur
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 8 months old,
or 404 months and 3 days old,
or 1757 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12300 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1990.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1990?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1990.
August 17, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1990:
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Roderick Cook
Actor rockabye dies at 58 from an apparent heart attack.
- Maria Paudler
- Óscar Izurieta Molina
- Bruno Lomas
- Carlos Riquelme
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
- Loranzo Da Ponte
Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1990:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
- Snap! - The Power
- Poison - Unskinny Bop
August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
- DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
- Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
- Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
- MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This
August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
- The Time - Jerk Out
- Anita Baker - Talk To Me
- Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
- Babyface - My Kinda Girl
August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 17, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
- Lourdes Robles/Luis Enrique - Gracias A Tu Amor
- Jose Jose - Amnesia
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Burbujas De Amor
- Rocio Durcal - Te Amo
August 17, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Darkman
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake
Country: United States of America
After Dark, My Sweet
Release year: 1990
Directed by: James Foley
Starring: Jason Patric, Rachel Ward, Bruce Dern, Rocky Giordani
Nuit d'été en ville
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Michel Deville
Starring: Jean-Hugues Anglade, Marie Trintignant
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
Flatliners
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1990 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Parenthood
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Last Laugh
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kenny Young
Swamp Thing
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Wes Craven
Wish You Were Here
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Working It Out
Release year: 1990
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Killing Mister Watson
By: Peter Matthiessen
Matthiessen's masterwork is based on fragments historical facts. It brilliantly portrays the fortunes, and misfortunes, of Edgar J. Watson. Watson was a real-life outlaw and entrepreneur who appeared in Florida's lawless Everglades.
The Women In His Life
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Maximillian West, a billionaire corporate robber baron and tycoon Maximillian West, is surrounded by legend. He is a man of extraordinary charm and charisma who strikes fear into the hearts of business leaders.
A Natural History Of The Senses
By: Diane Ackerman
Diane Ackerman's grand tour of the world of senses, written in a beautiful style, includes conversations with an Antarctic iceberg and a New York professional nose. There are also dissertations on kisses
Every Spy A Prince
By: Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman
This is the first balanced and comprehensive account of the most controversial and well-known spy agency in the world. It takes readers through the complicated web of politics, personal ambition and that led to.
Message From Nam
By: Danielle Steel
Paxton Andrews, a journalist, would travel to Vietnam. For her high school graduation in Savannah, we follow her to Berkeley College and to Saigon to work.
August 17, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Conflict: Middle East Political Simulator
Dexterity Funny Field
Dragon Crystal
A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia
Challenge of the Ancient Empires!
Who was the US President on August 17, 1990?
On August 17, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1990?
On August 17, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1990?
On August 17, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1990?
1990 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston scores most points against Cleveland, Oilers 58, Browns 14
- Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
- New York City MTA stops token redemption at subway stations
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What was the calendar for August 1990?
August 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
