What happened on Thursday, June 21, 1990?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1990:

• Nelson Mandela's historic visit to Yankee Stadium On June 21, 1990, Nelson Mandela, recently released from 27 years in prison, addressed a crowd of approximately 55,000 at Yankee Stadium. The event featured musical performances and concluded with Mandela donning a Yankees cap and jacket, declaring, "You know who I am. I am a Yankee." This visit was part of his 11-day U.S. tour following his release. source: mlb.com
• German Parliaments recognize Oder-Neisse border On June 21, 1990, both the West German Bundestag and the East German Volkskammer adopted resolutions confirming the Oder-Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland. This marked a significant step towards German reunification and the normalization of relations with Poland. source: reuters.screenocean.com
• 1990 Manjil–Rudbar earthquake devastates northern Iran On June 21, 1990, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran, causing widespread destruction in the Gilan and Zanjan provinces. The tremor resulted in approximately 35,000 to 50,000 fatalities, with an additional 60,000 to 105,000 people injured. The National Geophysical Data Center estimated the damage at $8 billion. The earthquake's epicenter was near the Caspian Sea, affecting cities such as Rudbar and Manjil. source: history.com
• US House rejects flag desecration amendment On June 21, 1990, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 254-177 against a proposed constitutional amendment that would have granted Congress and the states the authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the American flag. The amendment required a two-thirds majority to pass but fell short by 34 votes. This decision followed the Supreme Court's 1989 ruling in Texas v. Johnson, which protected flag burning as a form of free speech under the First Amendment. source: washingtonpost.com
• Little Richard honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame On June 21, 1990, Little Richard, the influential rock and roll pioneer, was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard. During the ceremony, he expressed his gratitude, stating, "I'm really grateful to be here. I've been waiting a long time. It's been almost 46 years, and I praise God that I'm still alive." source: walkoffame.com

Events in 1990

June 21, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1990

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1990

June 21, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1990 can also be written as 6/21/1990 in the US and as 21/6/1990 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1990 in June 1990 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1990:

• Ricardas Berankis
• Cheick Soumaoro
• Mahamadou N'Diaye
• Chad Ho
• Zhao Shuang
• Kasumi Suzuki
• Go Sung-hee
• Sandra Perković
• Miriam Gössner
• Håvard Nordtveit
• François Moubandje
• Duşan Çantekin
• Jakob Johansson
• Maksym Bilyj
• Marc Trasolini
• Michael Snaer
• Alex Oriakhi
• Scott Wood
• JaMychal Green

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1990:

• June Christy

  Renowned American jazz singer of the cool jazz era, known for her distinctive vocal style and collaborations with Stan Kenton's orchestra.

• Luisa Aiani

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1990 was It Must Have Been Love by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
2. New Kids On The Block - Step By Step
3. Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison
4. Wilson Phillips - Hold On
5. Phil Collins - Do You Remember?

June 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1990 was World In Motion by Englandneworder, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Englandneworder - World In Motion
2. Adamski - Killer
3. Elton John - Sacrifice / Healing Hands
4. The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash
5. Chad Jackson - Hear The Drummer (Get Wicked)

June 21, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1990 was U Can't Touch This by M.C. Hammer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This
2. Today - Why You Get Funky On Me (From "House Party")
3. Troop - All I Do Is Think Of You
4. Klymaxx - Good Love
5. Quincy Jones With Tevin Campbell - Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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June 21, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 June 21, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 08:52 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1990

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Someone born on June 21, 1990 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 13 days old,

or 1884 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13192 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 21, 1990.

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