What happened on Wednesday February 28, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1990:

• Nicaragua Ceasefire Announcement Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced a cease-fire with the U.S.-backed Contra rebels, signaling a potential de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.
• NASA Space Mission STS-36 The United States launched its 65th manned space mission, Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-36), into Earth's orbit, continuing NASA's space exploration efforts.
• Steve Jackson Games Secret Service Raid The U.S. Secret Service raided Steve Jackson Games, an event that would later inspire the formation of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a pivotal moment in digital rights advocacy.
• Major Cocaine Seizure in the Netherlands Dutch law enforcement conducted a significant drug interdiction, seizing 3,000 kilograms of cocaine, demonstrating robust anti-narcotics efforts.
• Cairo Sheraton Hotel Fire A devastating fire at the Sheraton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, resulted in the tragic loss of 16 lives, highlighting urban safety concerns.
• Southern California Earthquake A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Southern California, causing potential local disruptions and geological activity.
• Ukrainian Chess Grandmaster Anna Muzychuk Anna Muzychuk, a prominent Ukrainian chess player known for her exceptional skills in international chess competitions, was noted on this date.
• Royal New Zealand Navy Ends Rum Ration The Royal New Zealand Navy officially discontinued its long-standing daily rum ration, marking the end of a traditional maritime practice.
• Death of Colin Milburn Colin Milburn, an English cricket player who represented his country in 9 Test matches and scored 654 runs, passed away on this date.
• Passing of Tuppy Owen-Smith Tuppy Owen-Smith, a South African cricket batsman who played against England in 1929, died on this day.

Events in 1990

February 28, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1990

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1990

February 28, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1990 can also be written as 2/28/1990 in the US and as 28/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1990 in February 1990 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1990:

• Brendan Robinson

  American television actor best known for his recurring role as Lucas Gottesman in the popular teen drama series 'Pretty Little Liars'.

• Naomi Broady

  Professional British tennis player who competed at international tournaments and represented Great Britain in various tennis competitions.

• Georgina Leonidas

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on February 28th

February 28, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1990 was Escapade by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Janet Jackson - Escapade
2. Roxette - Dangerous
3. Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract
4. The B-52's - Roam
5. Milli Vanilli - All Or Nothing

February 28, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1990 was Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
2. Various Artists - The Brits 1990
3. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
4. The B-52s - Love Shack
5. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

February 28, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1990 was Where Do We Go From Here by Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill - Where Do We Go From Here
2. Janet Jackson - Escapade
3. Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair) - Opposites Attract
4. Quincy Jones - The Secret Garden
5. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 10:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1990

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Someone born on February 28, 1990 is:

35 years 2 months old,

or 422 months and 15 days old,

or 1836 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12858 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1990?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1990.

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