What happened on Thursday December 20, 1990?

About December 20th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: Eduard Shevardnadze, a key reformist in Mikhail Gorbachev's government, unexpectedly resigns from his position as Soviet Foreign Minister, signaling potential instability in the Soviet leadership during the final months before its dissolution.
  • Day of the week: December 20th, 1990 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B
  • #1 UK song: Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
  • Popular movie: Alice directed by Woody Allen

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December 20, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1990:

  • Significant Soviet Political Shift Eduard Shevardnadze, a key reformist in Mikhail Gorbachev's government, unexpectedly resigns from his position as Soviet Foreign Minister, signaling potential instability in the Soviet leadership during the final months before its dissolution.
  • US Military Warns Iraq of Potential Air Strike The Pentagon issued a stern warning to Saddam Hussein, indicating that US air power is prepared to launch an attack on January 15, escalating tensions in the lead-up to the Gulf War.
  • Croatia Establishes Constitutional Framework The Republic of Croatia adopts its first constitution, a crucial milestone in the nation's journey towards independence and sovereignty during the complex breakup of Yugoslavia.
  • Pacific Island Nations Gain Independence The Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia officially become independent nations, concluding their status as trust territories and marking a significant moment in their political development.
  • Sports Business Transaction Entrepreneur Robert F.X. Sillerman completes the purchase of the WAFL New York-New Jersey Knights professional sports franchise for $11 million, signaling continued investment in sports entertainment.

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

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What day of the week was December 20, 1990?


December 20, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1990 can also be written as 12/20/1990 in the US and as 20/12/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 20, 1990?


Famous people born on December 20, 1990:

  • JoJo

    American pop singer and actress known for her music career in the early 2000s.

  • JoJo (singer)
  • Andrea Guasch
  • Robert Whittaker

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December 20, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1990 was Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

  1. - Because I Love You (The Postman Song) youtube
  2. - Justify My Love youtube
  3. - From A Distance youtube
  4. - Impulsive youtube
  5. - Tom's Diner youtube

December 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1990 was Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

  1. - Ice Ice Baby youtube
  2. - Saviour's Day youtube
  3. - Unbelievable youtube
  4. - Justify My Love youtube
  5. - Unchained Melody youtube

December 20, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1990 was It Never Rains (In Southern California) by Tony Toni Tone, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

  1. - It Never Rains (In Southern California)
  2. - Love Me Down
  3. - Sensitivity youtube
  4. - I Wanna Get With U
  5. - The First Time youtube
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December 20, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 20, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 08:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1990.

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How old is someone born on December 20, 1990?


Someone born on December 20, 1990 is:

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

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