Wednesday January 17, 1990: on this day

January 17, 1990 was the 17th day of the year 1990, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1990, who was born and died on January 17, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton), movies (e.g. Love at Large, directed by Alan Rudolph), TV series (e.g. Hotel Paradies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1990?


January 17, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1990 can also be written as 1/17/1990 in the US and as 17/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1990 in January 1990 calendar

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January 17, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1990:

  • 5th rock & roll hall of fame awards: bobby darin
  • The who, simon and garfunkel, four seasons, four tops, hank ballard, platters and kinks inducted into cleveland's rock and roll hall of fame.

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January 17, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

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

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Who was born on January 17, 1990?


Famous people born on January 17, 1990:

  • Casper Ware

    Casper Ware is a professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Santiago Tréllez

    Colombian footballer.

  • Frank Golla

    Filipino basketball player.

  • Kaori Matsumura

    Japanese actress and singer (ske48).

  • Brett McKinnon

    Scotch child murdered in dunblane school massacre.

  • Tom Bosworth
  • Costanza Caracciolo
  • Esteban Chaves
  • Matías Conti
  • Jacopo Di Ronco
  • Dani Coelho
  • Laro Herrero
  • Uladzislaŭ Kasmynin
  • Stacy McGee
  • Kateřina Minařík Kudějová
  • Meik Kevin Minnerop
  • Augustine Mulenga
  • Tanguy Ramassamy
  • Kaj Ramsteijn
  • Brita Sigourney

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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January 17, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 3 months old,

or 411 months and 10 days old,

or 1788 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12519 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1990?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1990.

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January 17, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1990:

  • Charles Hernu

    The 1981-1985 french minister of defense who ordered the sabotage and killing of one greenpeace worker.

  • Robert Woodward

    American painter known for his abstract expressionist works and his involvement in the New York School art movement.

  • Sydney Johnson
  • Giuseppe Amarelli
  • Léon Motchane
  • Tito Celani
  • André Morice

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1990:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1990 was How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
  2. - Pump Up The Jam
  3. - Another Day In Paradise
  4. - Everything
  5. - Downtown Train

January 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1990 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hangin' Tough
  2. - Tears On My Pillow
  3. - When You Come Back To Me
  4. - Touch Me
  5. - Get A Life

January 17, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1990 was I'll Be Good To You by Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Good To You
  2. - Make It Like It Was
  3. - Let's Get It On
  4. - Silky Soul
  5. - Rhythm Nation

January 17, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 1990 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
  2. - La Cima Del Cielo
  3. - Vamos A Bailar
  4. - Se Me Enamora El Alma
  5. - La Chica De Humo

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January 17, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Love at Large

Love at Large

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Alan Rudolph

Starring: Tom Berenger, Elizabeth Perkins, Anne Archer, Kate Capshaw

Dances With Wolves

Dances With Wolves

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Kevin Costner

Tremors

Tremors

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross

Country: United States of America

Brain Dead

Brain Dead

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Adam Simon

Starring: Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor

Everybody Wins

Everybody Wins

Release year: 1990

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Debra Winger, Nick Nolte, Will Patton, Judith Ivey

January 17, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Hotel Paradies

Hotel Paradies

Release year: 1990

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Country: United States of America

Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean

Release year: 1989

Starring: Rowan Atkinson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 17, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

By:

Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

Straight by Dick Francis

Straight

By:

A jockey is the sole inheritor of the business, horse, mistress and enemies of his late brother.

Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder

Among Schoolchildren

By:

Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine (and the remarkable national bestseller House), spent nine months at Mrs.

January 17, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Final Countdown

Final Countdown

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Demonware Softwarehaus

Chew Man Fu

Chew Man Fu

Platform: TurboGrafx-16, i-Revo, Wii and Wii U Virtual Console

Publisher: Hudson Soft NEC Konami (Wii U VC)

Astro Fang: Super Machine

Astro Fang: Super Machine

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Driving involving vehicular combat

Publisher: A-Wave

Bo Jackson Baseball

Bo Jackson Baseball

Platform: NES, MS-DOS, Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Data East Mindscape

Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario

Platform: NES, Nintendo VS. System, PlayChoice-10, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1990?

On January 17, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1990?

On January 17, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1990?

On January 17, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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history

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 January 1990?

January 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1990 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 17, 1990