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August 20, 1990 was the 232nd day of the year 1990, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 1990, who was born and died on August 20, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Cadence, directed by Martin Sheen), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1990?
- August 20, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1990?
- August 20, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1990?
What day of the week was August 20, 1990?
August 20, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1990 can also be written as 8/20/1990 in the US and as 20/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1990:
- Gene michael names new york yankee vp / gm replacing harding peterson
- George steinbrenner steps down as new york yankees owner.
- New york yankees' player kevin mass is quickest to reach 15 home runs (approx 132 at bat).
- Iraq moves western hostages to military installations (human shields).
August 20, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1990 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 08:09 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 20, 1990?
Famous people born on August 20, 1990:
- Keighan Griffiths
Keighan Griffiths is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for English League One club Sunderland.
- Bassy Alaba
Creates intricate sculptures from recycled materials.
- Ranomi Kromowidjojo
Dutch swimmer.
- Holden Nowell
Canadian model known for his work in the fashion industry.
- Poppy Carlton
Rising star in broadcast journalism, known for her compelling storytelling.
- Culoe De Song
South african music producer and dj.
- Fabien Jarsalé
French footballer.
- Macauley Chrisantus
Nigerian footballer.
- Venelin Filipov
Bulgarian footballer.
- Bradley Klahn
American tennis player.
- Conlin McCabe
Canadian rower.
- Jasmyn Banks
English actress.
- Jake Hall
Reality star.
- Ross Irvine
Scotch child murdered in dunblane school massacre.
- Joash Leader
- Ihor Plastun
- Marin Premeru
- Andre Riel
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 7 months old,
or 403 months and 29 days old,
or 1756 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12295 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1990?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1990.
August 20, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1990:
- Dearia Dubois
Dearia Dubois was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
- Marc Turfkruijer
Flemish movie journalist / writer.
- Maurice Gendron
- Isacco Nahoum
- Joško Vidošević
- Howard Clifton
- Rudolf Gellesch
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1990:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
- Poison - Unskinny Bop
- Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory
August 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 20, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1990 was Jerk Out by The Time, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Time - Jerk Out
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Babyface - My Kinda Girl
- Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
- Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
August 20, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 20, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 20, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
- Jose Jose - Amnesia
- Lourdes Robles/Luis Enrique - Gracias A Tu Amor
- Ana Gabriel - Ni Un Roce
- Rocio Durcal - Te Amo
August 20, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cadence
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Martin Sheen
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Jay Brazeau, Matt Clark
The Hot Spot
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin Smith
The Comfort of Strangers
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson, Helen Mirren
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Cedric Sundstrom
Starring: Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley, James Booth, Dwayne Alexandre
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
August 20, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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
Haywire
Release year: 1990
Starring: Brad Slaight
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Politics Of Rich And Poor
By: Kevin Phillips
Phillips describes a watershed moment as a result of the huge concentration of wealth in America during the 1980s, most of which was in the hands the top 1% of Americans.
The Burden Of Proof
By: Scott Turow
The highly acclaimed second novel by Turow, which was a bestseller internationally, is now available as a trade paperback. Sandy Stern, the brilliant defense lawyer from Presumed Innocent is confronted with an emotionally devastating event.
Hammerheads
By: Dale Brown
Dale Brown, a best-selling author, tackles the controversial topic of America's drug war. The U.S. government has created an all-new drug-defense agency--Hammerheades--that will never make the war against drugs the same.
Stardust
By: Robert B. Parker
Jill Joyce, star of Fifty Minutes on TV, is a client Spenser has never had. She is beautiful, bitchy and sexy, and someone is following her.
Get Shorty
By: Elmore Leonard
"A Hollywood hit ....Taut with inimitable prose, characters who could only have sprung out of the mind of Elmore Levy." --Detroit NewsElmore Leonard has been called "the coolest and hottest writer in Chicago" by the Chicago Tribune
August 20, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bigfoot
Combo Racer
Battle Unit Zeoth
Challenge of the Ancient Empires!
Daedalian Opus
Who was the US President on August 20, 1990?
On August 20, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1990?
On August 20, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1990?
On August 20, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
