Saturday January 20, 1990
US date format: 1/20/1990, UK date format: 20/1/1990
It was Saturday, under the sign of Aquarius (see birth chart on January 20, 1990). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Samantha Potter and Bryan Lanning.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton.
In UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits.
Love at Large, directed by Alan Rudolph, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990
while All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Hotel Paradies.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Arlington Horse Racing or Carrier Air Wing.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 20, 1990?
Holidays
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
- Saint Fabian
- Euthymus
- Desiderius
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Events
- 47th Golden Globes: Born on Fourth of July, Driving Miss Daisy win.
- US 64th manned space mission STS 32 (Columbia 10) returns from space.
- Tragedy at Baku : The Red Army killed Azerbaijani people in Baku.
Famous Birthday
- Samantha Potter
- Bryan Lanning: YouTube Star.
- Lydia Bright: Reality Star.
- Matt G: YouTube Star.
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Stanwyck [Ruby Stevens]: American actress (Big Valley), dies at...
- Miloslav Istvan: Composer, dies at 61.
- Hayedeh: Persian singer (Born 1942).
- Naruhito Higashi-Kuni: Japanese Prime Minister (1945), dies.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Love at Large
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Tom Berenger, Elizabeth Perkins, Anne Archer, Kate Capshaw
Tremors
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross
Country: United States of America
Brain Dead
Directed by: Adam Simon
Starring: Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor
Everybody Wins
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Debra Winger, Nick Nolte, Will Patton, Judith Ivey
Internal Affairs
Directed by: Mike Figgis
Starring: Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, Nancy Travis, Laurie Metcalf
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 20, 1990?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
- Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
- Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
- Jody Watley - Everything
- Rod Stewart - Downtown Train
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Lou Gramm - Just Between You And Me
- Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
- Seduction - Two To Make It Right
- Tesla - Love Song
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan - I'll Be Good To You
- Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
- By All Means - Let's Get It On
- Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Skyy - Real Love
- Entouch Featuring Keith Sweat - All Nite
- Sybil - Walk On By
- The O'Jays - Serious Hold On Me
- Calloway - I Wanna Be Rich
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Hotel Paradies
The Sweet Life
Directed by: Rob Spera
The Simpsons
Written by: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon
Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Country: United States of America
Mr. Bean
Starring: Rowan Atkinson
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Tarrant on TV
Days to next January 20
If January 20, 1990 is your birthday you're 30 years, 9 months, 5 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 26 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1990?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Antarctica -- Jan. 15, 1990
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9207
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
By: Robert Fulghum
Twenty-five years ago, Robert Fulghum published a simple credo—a credo that became the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
Straight
By: Dick Francis
A jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies.
Among Schoolchildren
By: Tracy Kidder
Tracy Kidder -- the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine and the extraordinary national bestseller House -- spent nine months in Mrs.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
International Soccer
Bases Loaded 3
Arlington Horse Racing
Carrier Air Wing
Double Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 20, 1990?
On January 20, 1990 several famous people were born including, Samantha Potter, Bryan Lanning, Lydia Bright.
Which famous people died on January 20, 1990?
Famous people died on January 20, 1990 include, Barbara Stanwyck [Ruby Stevens], Miloslav Istvan, Hayedeh.
What was the number one song in January 20, 1990?
The number one song in the week of January 20, 1990 was How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton in US and Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block in UK.
What were the top hits on January 20, 1990?
The top hits on January 20, 1990 were How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton, Pump Up The Jam by Technotronic, Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins in US and Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, Tears On My Pillow by Kylie Minogue, When You Come Back To Me by Jason Donovan in UK.
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