What happened on Wednesday, February 28, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1990:

• STS-36 mission: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches classified Department of Defense payload On February 28, 1990, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched on mission STS-36, the sixth dedicated Department of Defense mission. The crew, led by Commander John Creighton, deployed a classified satellite, believed to be the Misty reconnaissance satellite, into a 62-degree inclination orbit. The mission lasted four days, 10 hours, and 18 minutes, concluding with a landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on March 4, 1990. source: nasa.gov
• 1990 Upland earthquake in Southern California On February 28, 1990, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Upland, California, causing minor injuries and significant damage, including landslides and structural harm to buildings. The tremor was felt over a 13,000-square-mile area, from Santa Barbara to Tijuana, Mexico. The San Jose Fault was identified as the source of the quake. source: usgs.gov
• Secret Service raids Steve Jackson Games over alleged hacker activity On March 1, 1990, the U.S. Secret Service raided the Austin, Texas, offices of Steve Jackson Games (SJG) as part of a nationwide investigation into data piracy. The raid targeted Loyd Blankenship, an employee and hacker known as 'The Mentor,' who was developing the 'GURPS Cyberpunk' role-playing game. Agents seized computers, printers, hard drives, over 300 floppy disks, and an entire bulletin board system server. Despite the extensive seizure, no charges were filed against SJG or its employees. The company filed a lawsuit against the Secret Service, resulting in a 1993 court decision that awarded damages and attorney's fees to SJG, criticizing the Secret Service's actions as 'sloppy' and unlawful. source: sjgames.com
• Anna Muzychuk: Ukrainian chess grandmaster born on February 28, 1990 Anna Muzychuk, born on February 28, 1990, in Lviv, Ukraine, is a renowned Ukrainian chess grandmaster. She achieved the Grandmaster title in 2012 and has been ranked as high as No. 197 in the world and No. 2 among women. Muzychuk is a three-time world champion in fast chess, having won the Women's World Rapid Chess Championship in 2016 and the Women's World Blitz Chess Championship in 2014 and 2016. She is also the 2017 Women's World Championship runner-up. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Royal New Zealand Navy ends rum ration On February 28, 1990, the Royal New Zealand Navy issued its final daily rum ration, marking the end of a longstanding naval tradition. This decision was influenced by the increasing complexity of naval operations and the need for a more alert and sober crew. The RNZN was the last navy to maintain the rum ration, following the Royal Navy's abolition in 1970 and the Royal Canadian Navy's in 1972. source: navymuseum.co.nz
• Colin Milburn, English cricketer, dies at 48 Colin Milburn, an English cricketer known for his powerful batting, died of a heart attack on February 28, 1990, in Aycliffe Village, County Durham, England. He was 48 years old. Milburn had a notable career, playing nine Test matches for England and achieving a batting average of 46.71. He was also recognized for his contributions to county cricket with Northamptonshire and Durham. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Passing of Tuppy Owen-Smith Harold Geoffrey Owen Owen-Smith, known as Tuppy Owen-Smith, was a distinguished South African cricketer and English rugby union player. He passed away on February 28, 1990, in Rosebank, Cape Province, South Africa, at the age of 81. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1990

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

LIFE magazines from February 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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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:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 7 days old,

or 1900 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13306 days old,

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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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