What happened on Wednesday August 29, 1990?

About August 29th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the buildup to the Gulf War, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein made a provocative public declaration, asserting that the United States would not be able to defeat Iraq militarily. This statement was part of the escalating tensions leading to the Gulf War conflict.
  • Day of the week: August 29th, 1990 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation
  • #1 UK song: The Joker by The Steve Miller Band
  • Popular movie: Uncle Buck directed by John Hughes

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August 29, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1990:

  • Saddam Hussein's Defiant Statement Before Gulf War During the buildup to the Gulf War, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein made a provocative public declaration, asserting that the United States would not be able to defeat Iraq militarily. This statement was part of the escalating tensions leading to the Gulf War conflict.
  • Tragic C-5 Transport Plane Crash at Ramstein Air Base A devastating military aviation accident occurred at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, where an American C-5 transport plane crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of 13 lives. The incident highlighted the inherent risks in military aviation operations.
  • Seattle Mariners Historic Father-Son Signing The Seattle Mariners made baseball history by becoming the first team to have father-son teammates, signing Ken Griffey Sr. to play alongside his son Ken Griffey Jr. This unique family milestone represented a rare and heartwarming moment in professional sports.

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August 29, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 29, 1990?


August 29, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1990 can also be written as 8/29/1990 in the US and as 29/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 29, 1990?


Famous people born on August 29, 1990:

  • Nicole Anderson

    American actress known for her roles in television series and films, particularly in teen and young adult genres.

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August 29, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 1990:

  • Manly Palmer Hall

    Canadian mystic, author and philosopher (d. 1990).

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August 29, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1990 was If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

  1. - If Wishes Came True youtube
  2. - Blaze Of Glory youtube
  3. - Unskinny Bop youtube
  4. - Release Me youtube
  5. - Do Me! youtube

August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1990 was The Joker by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

  1. - The Joker youtube
  2. - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini youtube
  3. - Groove Is In The Heart / What Is Love youtube
  4. - Four Bacharach And David Songs (EP) youtube
  5. - Show Me Heaven youtube

August 29, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1990 was Feels Good by Tony Toni Tone, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

  1. - Feels Good
  2. - Come Back To Me youtube
  3. - My Kinda Girl
  4. - Jerk Out
  5. - Lies
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August 29, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 29, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1990 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 12:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.

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How old is someone born on August 29, 1990?


Someone born on August 29, 1990 is:

34 years 8 months old,

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or 1811 weeks

or 12677 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1990?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1990?

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