What happened on Saturday November 17, 1990?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1990:

• International Summit Marking End of Cold War From November 19-21, leaders from Canada, the United States, and 32 European nations convened in Paris to formally commemorate the conclusion of the Cold War, symbolizing a new era of international cooperation and diplomatic relations.
• Gorbachev's Radical Government Restructuring Proposal Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev proposed a groundbreaking restructuring of the Soviet government, suggesting the creation of a Federal Council composed of heads from the 15 Soviet republics. This proposal signaled potential significant political reforms during the late stages of the Soviet era.
• Charter of Paris for a New Europe The Charter of Paris was signed, representing a landmark diplomatic agreement that outlined principles for a new European order following the end of the Cold War, emphasizing democracy, human rights, and peaceful cooperation.
• Super Famicom Launch in Japan Nintendo released the Super Famicom (known as Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Western markets) in Japan, a significant milestone in video game console technology that would influence the gaming industry for years to come.
• Death of Robert Hofstadter, Renowned Physicist Robert Hofstadter, an eminent American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in nuclear physics and solid-state physics, Hofstadter made significant contributions to understanding atomic nuclei structure.
• Mount Unzen Volcanic Eruption in Japan Fugendake, a part of the Mount Unzen volcanic complex in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, became active and erupted. This geological event highlighted the significant volcanic activity in the region and potential natural hazards.

Events in 1990

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1990

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1990

November 17, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 321st day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1990 can also be written as 11/17/1990 in the US and as 17/11/1990 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1990 in November 1990 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1990:

• Félix Hemmen
• Quentin Lafargue

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1990:

• Robert Hofstadter

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990).

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on November 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1990 was Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Mariah Carey - Love Takes Time
2. M.C. Hammer - Pray
3. Alias - More Than Words Can Say
4. Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
5. Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1990 was Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
2. The Beautiful South - A Little Time
3. Kim Appleby - Don't Worry
4. Berlin - Take My Breath Away
5. Gazza & Lindisfarne - Fog On The Tyne (Revisited)

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1990 was B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)? by Bell Biv DeVoe, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

1. Bell Biv DeVoe - B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?
2. Mariah Carey - Love Takes Time
3. Al B. Sure! - Missunderstanding
4. M.C. Hammer - Pray
5. Caron Wheeler - Livin' In The Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1990 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 05:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 02, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Dec 02, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1990

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Someone born on November 17, 1990 is:

34 years 5 months old,

or 413 months and 27 days old,

or 1799 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12597 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1990?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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