What happened on Monday August 20, 1990?

About August 20th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Gulf War crisis, Iraq strategically relocated Western hostages to military installations, using them as human shields to deter potential air attacks by the US-led multinational coalition.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 1990 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme
  • Popular movie: Cadence directed by Martin Sheen

More about August 20th, 1990? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 1990.

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August 20, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1990:

  • Iraq Uses Western Hostages as Human Shields During the Gulf War crisis, Iraq strategically relocated Western hostages to military installations, using them as human shields to deter potential air attacks by the US-led multinational coalition.
  • Steinbrenner Steps Down as Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner, the high-profile and controversial owner of the New York Yankees, stepped down from his ownership role, marking a significant moment in the team's management history.
  • Gene Michael Named Yankees VP/GM Gene Michael was appointed as Vice President and General Manager of the New York Yankees, replacing Harding Peterson in a significant organizational leadership change.
  • Kevin Maas Sets Yankees Home Run Record Kevin Maas set a New York Yankees record by reaching 15 home runs in approximately 132 at-bats, demonstrating exceptional early-career power hitting performance.

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August 20, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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.

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Who was born on August 20, 1990?


Famous people born on August 20, 1990:

  • Ranomi Kromowidjojo

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  • Elena Bandini
  • Nebojša Bastajić
  • Dilara Bilge
  • Marissa Castelli
  • Davide Dato
  • Venelin Filipov
  • Kristin Gierisch
  • Anna Green
  • Leigh Griffiths
  • Fabian Hackhofer
  • Cássio Horta Magalhães
  • Ashlee Ankudinoff
  • Bradley Klahn
  • Joash Leader
  • Ihor Plastun
  • Marin Premeru
  • Andre Riel
  • Jean-Philippe Saïko

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August 20, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1990:

  • Joško Vidošević

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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.

  1. - Vision Of Love youtube
  2. - Come Back To Me youtube
  3. - If Wishes Came True youtube
  4. - Unskinny Bop youtube
  5. - Blaze Of Glory youtube

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.

  1. - Turtle Power youtube
  2. - Tom's Diner youtube
  3. - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini youtube
  4. - Naked In The Rain youtube
  5. - U Can't Touch This youtube

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 music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

  1. - Jerk Out
  2. - Come Back To Me youtube
  3. - My Kinda Girl
  4. - Do Me! youtube
  5. - Feels Good
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August 20, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 20, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on August 20, 1990?


Someone born on August 20, 1990 is:

34 years 8 months old,

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or 1809 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12665 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1990?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1990?

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