What happened on Monday May 21, 1990?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1990:

• First Democratic Election in Russian SFSR Boris Yeltsin was elected as the first democratically chosen president of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, a pivotal moment in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Russia's transition to democracy.
• Microsoft Windows 3.0 Release Microsoft released Windows 3.0, a significant milestone in personal computing that dramatically improved the graphical user interface and usability of personal computers, setting the stage for future Windows operating systems.
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Founded The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to support economic transition and development in Central and Eastern Europe following the fall of the Soviet Union.
• Burma's Nullified Democratic Election In Burma's first multiparty election in 30 years, the National League for Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi won a landslide victory, but the State Law and Order Restoration Council subsequently nullified the election results, demonstrating the ongoing political repression in the country.
• Unification of Yemen The Democratic Republic of Yemen and North Yemen officially agreed to merge, creating the Republic of Yemen, marking a significant political consolidation in the Arabian Peninsula.
• Kashmir Violence In Kashmir, a Kashmiri Islamic leader was assassinated, and subsequent protests led to Indian security forces opening fire on mourners, resulting in at least 47 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• César Gaviria Elected in Colombia César Gaviria was elected President of Colombia, set to take office on August 7, representing a key moment in Colombian democratic politics during a challenging period of drug-related conflicts.
• Gorbachev's Canadian Visit Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrived in Ottawa for a 29-hour diplomatic visit, symbolizing the improving international relations during the late Cold War period.

Events in 1990

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1990

Newspapers from May. 21, 1990

May 21, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1990 can also be written as 5/21/1990 in the US and as 21/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1990 in May 1990 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1990:

• ASAP TyY

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Madonna - Vogue
2. Heart - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
3. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
4. Wilson Phillips - Hold On
5. Janet Jackson - Alright

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Adamski - Killer
2. Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
3. Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract
4. The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1990 was Hold On by En Vogue, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. En Vogue - Hold On
2. Janet Jackson - Alright
3. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
4. Tony Toni Tone - The Blues
5. Quincy Jones With Tevin Campbell - Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 06:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1990

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Someone born on May 21, 1990 is:

34 years 11 months old,

or 419 months and 23 days old,

or 1825 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12777 days old,

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

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

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