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August 21, 1990 was the 233rd day of the year 1990, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 21, 1990 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 1990, who was born and died on August 21, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Cadence, directed by Martin Sheen), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1990?
- August 21, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1990?
- August 21, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1990?
What day of the week was August 21, 1990?
August 21, 1990 was a Tuesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1990 can also be written as 8/21/1990 in the US and as 21/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1990:
- Gambia, ghana, guinea, nigeria, and sierra leone send peacekeepers to intervene in the first liberian civil war.
August 21, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 21, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1990 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 08:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.
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Who was born on August 21, 1990?
Famous people born on August 21, 1990:
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
- Kie Fujikawa
Professional baseball player known for breaking barriers as the first openly gay player in professional baseball.
- Christian Vázquez
Puerto rican baseball player.
- Stephanie Louise
Youtube star.
- Omar Kaddouri
Belgian-moroccan footballer.
- Fabian Heimpel
German rugby player.
- Steven Serge
Youtube star.
- Big Chocolate
American singer-songwriter/producer (burning the masses).
- Cameron Argon
American death and electronic metal singer.
- Pierre Sagna
- Ermin Seratlić
- Lucrezia Sinigaglia
- Elīza Tīruma
- Theyazin bin Haytham Al Sa'id
- Alain Wiss
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Loretta Devine]()
Loretta DevineAmerican actress and singer.
August 21, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 7 months old,
or 403 months and 30 days old,
or 1756 weeks and 4 days old,
or 12296 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 1990.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1990?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1990.
August 21, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1990:
- George Adamson
British conservationist (born free), killed in kenya.
- Antonio Argilés
- Georges Fontaine
- Michele Marchio
- Larry Buhler
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1990:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1990:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
- Poison - Unskinny Bop
- Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory
August 21, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
- DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
- Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
- Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
- MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This
August 21, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1990 was Jerk Out by The Time, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Time - Jerk Out
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Babyface - My Kinda Girl
- Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
- Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
August 21, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
- Jose Jose - Amnesia
- Lourdes Robles/Luis Enrique - Gracias A Tu Amor
- Ana Gabriel - Ni Un Roce
- Rocio Durcal - Te Amo
August 21, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cadence
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Martin Sheen
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Jay Brazeau, Matt Clark
The Hot Spot
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin Smith
The Comfort of Strangers
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson, Helen Mirren
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Cedric Sundstrom
Starring: Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley, James Booth, Dwayne Alexandre
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
August 21, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1990 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Parenthood
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Last Laugh
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kenny Young
Swamp Thing
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Wes Craven
Wish You Were Here
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Haywire
Release year: 1990
Starring: Brad Slaight
Country: United States of America
August 21, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Burden Of Proof
By: Scott Turow
The highly acclaimed second novel by Turow, which was a bestseller internationally, is now available as a trade paperback. Sandy Stern, the brilliant defense lawyer from Presumed Innocent is confronted with an emotionally devastating event.
Liar'S Poker
By: Michael Lewis
It was the 1980s. Wall Street was the place. This game was known as Liar's Poker. Michael Lewis was just out of Princeton University and the London School of Economics.
September
By: Rosamunde Pilcher
You will never forget Rosemunde Pilcher's Scotland...where greenery flourishes, bills are purple and the lochs sparkle with the bright blue sky.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
By: Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.
Memories of Midnight
By: Sidney Sheldon
They played the ultimate game: love, lust and death in THE OTHER SIDE of MIDNIGHT. Now, in MEMORIES Of MIDNIGHT, they meet up to play one final time...Shadowed
August 21, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Disk NG
Bubble Dizzy
A.B. Cop
Disney's Cartoon Arcade
Spider-Man & Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge
Who was the US President on August 21, 1990?
On August 21, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1990?
On August 21, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1990?
On August 21, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
What happened in 1990?
1990 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston scores most points against Cleveland, Oilers 58, Browns 14
- Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
- New York City MTA stops token redemption at subway stations
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What was the calendar for August 1990?
August 1990 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
