What happened on Friday May 18, 1990?

About May 18th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: East Germany and West Germany signed a historic treaty to merge their economic and social systems, marking a significant step towards German reunification. The treaty was set to take effect on July 1, 1990, symbolizing the end of decades of division and the beginning of a unified German state.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1990 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Vogue by Madonna
  • #1 UK song: Killer by Adamski
  • Popular movie: Back to the Future Part III directed by Robert Zemeckis

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May 18, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1990:

  • German Reunification Economic Treaty East Germany and West Germany signed a historic treaty to merge their economic and social systems, marking a significant step towards German reunification. The treaty was set to take effect on July 1, 1990, symbolizing the end of decades of division and the beginning of a unified German state.
  • TGV Train Sets World Speed Record In France, a modified TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) high-speed train achieved a remarkable world rail speed record of 515.3 km/h (320.2 mph), demonstrating significant technological advancement in rail transportation and engineering capabilities.
  • Ryne Sandberg's Errorless Game Streak Ends Chicago Cubs' second baseman Ryne Sandberg concluded his impressive 123-game errorless streak, a remarkable achievement in Major League Baseball that highlighted his exceptional defensive skills.
  • Judy Carne Arrested at JFK Airport Actress Judy Carne, known for her role in the comedy show 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In', was arrested at JFK Airport on an 11-year-old outstanding drug warrant.
  • Return to Green Acres TV Movie The nostalgic TV movie 'Return to Green Acres' aired, revisiting the popular sitcom and providing entertainment for fans of the classic rural comedy series.

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May 18, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 18, 1990?


May 18, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1990 can also be written as 5/18/1990 in the US and as 18/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 18, 1990?


Famous people born on May 18, 1990:

  • Heo Ga-yoon

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  • Leven Rambin

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May 18, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1990:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress and former professional ballerina known for action films with her husband Charles Bronson.

  • Karl Meyer

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May 18, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 18, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Vogue youtube
  2. - Nothing Compares 2 U youtube
  3. - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You youtube
  4. - Hold On youtube
  5. - Sending All My Love youtube

May 18, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Killer youtube
  2. - Better The Devil You Know youtube
  3. - Opposites Attract youtube
  4. - Dirty Cash youtube

May 18, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1990 was Rub You The Right Way by Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

  1. - Rub You The Right Way youtube
  2. - Hold On youtube
  3. - Alright youtube
  4. - All Over You (From "Def By Temptation")
  5. - Get A Life youtube
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May 18, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 May 18, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 02:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1990.

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How old is someone born on May 18, 1990?


Someone born on May 18, 1990 is:

34 years 11 months old,

or 419 months and 26 days old,

or 1825 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12780 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1990?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1990?

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