What happened on Saturday, March 17, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1990:

• Murder of María Mejía, Guatemalan Feminist Activist On March 17, 1990, María Mejía, a 47-year-old Maya woman and member of the Committee for the Peasant Unity (Comité de Unidad Campesina, CUC), was assassinated in her home in Parraxtut, Quiché province, Guatemala. Two armed men, identified as military commissioners, entered her residence, shot her in the chest, and, after a brief departure, returned to shoot her in the face. Her husband, Pedro Castro Tojín, survived the attack and identified the perpetrators. Prior to the murder, the family had reported threats and intimidation by military commissioners and Civil Patrols (PACs) due to their refusal to participate in the PACs. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) later concluded that the Guatemalan government was responsible for the violation of María Mejía's right to life and personal integrity. source: cidh.oas.org
• Scotland's rugby team clinches Grand Slam with 13-7 victory over England at Murrayfield On March 17, 1990, Scotland secured their third Grand Slam by defeating England 13-7 at Murrayfield Stadium. The match was a Grand Slam decider, with both teams undefeated in the Five Nations Championship. Scotland's captain, David Sole, led the team onto the field with a purposeful slow march, energizing the home crowd. England's Jeremy Guscott scored the first try, but Scotland's Craig Chalmers kicked three penalties to give Scotland a five-point lead at halftime. In the second half, Scotland's Gavin Hastings set up winger Tony Stanger for a decisive try, leaving England needing at least two scores. England's Rob Andrew added a penalty, but Scotland's resilient defense secured their third Grand Slam. This victory also earned Scotland the Triple Crown and the Calcutta Cup. source: espn.co.uk
• Capucine, French actress, dies by suicide at 62 Capucine, born Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre on January 6, 1928, was a French fashion model and actress known for her roles in 'The Pink Panther' (1963) and 'What's New Pussycat?' (1965). She died on March 17, 1990, at age 62, after jumping from her eighth-floor apartment in Lausanne, Switzerland. Police confirmed her death as suicide. She had been living reclusively with her three cats and had reportedly suffered from illness and depression for some time. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1990

March 17, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 17, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1990 can also be written as 3/17/1990 in the US and as 17/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1990 in March 1990 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1990:

• Hozier (musician)

  Hozier is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals, soulful blues-folk music, and critically acclaimed hit singles...

• Saina Nehwal

  Saina Nehwal is a prominent Indian professional badminton player who has been ranked world number one and won numerous national and...

• Yūta Tamamori
• Judikael Ixoée
• Abdelhamid El Kaoutari
• Ines Rau
• Hozier
• Paola Guarneri
• Marco Crimi
• Xavier Chevrier
• Stéphane Richelmi
• Jessey Voorn
• Anders Kristiansen
• Artem Baranovs'kyj
• Greg Stewart
• Lawrence Guy
• Casey Calvert
• Sheanon Williams
• Elton Junior Melo Ataíde
• Amadaiya Rennie

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1990:

• Capucine

  French actress and model who starred in iconic comedy films of the 1960s, known for her roles in 'The Pink Panther' and 'What's New...

• Rick Grech

  British rock bassist who played with notable bands Blind Faith and Traffic, known for his significant contributions to the rock music scene...

• Dinkar G. Kelkar

  Indian art collector (b. 1896).

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1990 was Escapade by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Janet Jackson - Escapade
2. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
3. The B-52's - Roam
4. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back
5. Bad English - Price Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1990 was Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
2. Various Artists - The Brits 1990
3. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
4. The B-52s - Love Shack
5. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1990 was The Secret Garden by Quincy Jones, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Quincy Jones - The Secret Garden
2. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
3. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
4. Janet Jackson - Escapade
5. Earth, Wind & Fire (Featuring The Boys) - Heritage

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1990.

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Someone born on March 17, 1990 is:

36 years 4 months old,

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or 1898 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13288 days old,

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