What happened on Saturday March 31, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1990:

• Poll Tax Riot in London A massive anti-poll tax demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London, escalates into a violent riot. The event results in 471 people being injured and 341 arrested, marking a significant moment of civil unrest against the controversial Community Charge introduced by the Thatcher government.
• Strangeways Prison Riot Begins The longest prison riot in British history commences at Strangeways Prison in Manchester, lasting for an unprecedented 3 weeks and 3 days until April 25, 1990. This significant event highlighted serious issues within the British prison system and sparked national discussions about prison conditions and inmate treatment.
• Ultimate Warrior Defeats Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI In a historic wrestling match at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, the Ultimate Warrior defeats Hulk Hogan in a Title for Title, winner-takes-all match in front of nearly 68,000 fans. This event is considered a landmark moment in professional wrestling history.
• Premiere of The Black Rider The avant-garde opera 'The Black Rider', a collaborative work by Robert Wilson, Tom Waits, and William S. Burroughs, premieres at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg, Germany. This groundbreaking performance represents a significant moment in experimental theater and music.
• Cycling World Record Dionisio Castro sets a world record by cycling 20 km in 57:18.4, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance and endurance.

Events in 1990

March 31, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1990

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1990

March 31, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 90th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1990 can also be written as 3/31/1990 in the US and as 31/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1990 in March 1990 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1990:

• Thomas Rhett

  Popular country music singer and songwriter, son of country artist Rhett Akins.

• Bang Yong-guk

  South Korean rapper and music producer, known for being a founding member of the K-pop group B.A.

• Lyra McKee

  Investigative journalist tragically killed during riots in Northern Ireland, known for her work on the legacy of the Troubles.

• Kylie Bisutti

  Former Victoria's Secret model who became a Christian author, writing about modesty and faith.

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1990:

• Piera Aulagnier

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1990 was Black Velvet by Alannah Myles, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
2. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back
3. Phil Collins - I Wish It Would Rain Down
4. Tommy Page - I'll Be Your Everything
5. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World

March 31, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Madonna - Vogue
2. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
3. Snap! - The Power
4. UB40 - Kingston Town
5. Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract

March 31, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1990 was All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
2. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
3. Troop - Spread My Wings
4. Babyface - Whip Appeal
5. Luther Vandross - Treat You Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 12:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1990.

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Someone born on March 31, 1990 is:

35 years 1 month old,

or 421 months and 14 days old,

or 1832 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12828 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1990?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 31, 1990.

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