What happened on Wednesday February 07, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1990:

• American Trader oil spill near Huntington Beach, California On February 7, 1990, the oil tanker American Trader ran over its own anchor while approaching an offshore mooring near Huntington Beach, California, causing two punctures in its cargo tank and releasing approximately 9,500 barrels (400,000 gallons) of Alaskan North Slope crude oil into the Pacific Ocean. The spill affected 15 miles of Orange County beaches, leading to the death of about 3,400 birds, including over 100 brown pelicans, an endangered species. Cleanup operations were completed by April 3, 1990. In 1995, British Petroleum agreed to pay nearly $3.9 million for restoration and settlement costs related to the spill. source: incidentnews.noaa.gov
• Soviet Communist Party relinquishes power monopoly On February 7, 1990, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) agreed to relinquish its constitutional monopoly on political power, marking a significant shift towards a multiparty system. This decision, supported by President Mikhail Gorbachev, aimed to modernize the party and allow for democratic reforms. The move was a pivotal step in the Soviet Union's transition towards political pluralism. source: washingtonpost.com
• Gorbachev urges end to party power monopoly On February 6, 1990, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev called for ending the Communist Party's monopoly on power, advocating for political pluralism and the inclusion of opposition parties in the Soviet political system. This marked a significant shift towards democratization within the USSR. source: washingtonpost.com
• Karachi violence during MQM strike On February 7, 1990, Karachi experienced significant unrest during a strike called by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), an opposition party representing Mohajir migrants from India. The strike led to violent clashes between MQM militants and security forces, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 180 injuries. The violence included gunbattles, indiscriminate shootings, and the torching of shops, houses, and vehicles. Despite the curfews imposed by authorities, isolated incidents continued, with snipers killing two people and wounding a police officer and an ambulance driver. Additionally, five charred bodies were found in a truck, indicating further brutality. The unrest marked a significant escalation in tensions between the MQM and the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). source: upi.com
• Lisa Leslie scores 101 points in first half of high school game On February 7, 1990, Lisa Leslie, a 6-foot-5 senior center at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, scored 101 points in the first half against South Torrance High School. The game was called at halftime when South Torrance forfeited, leaving Morningside with a 102-24 victory. Leslie's performance tied the national high school record of 105 points, set by Cheryl Miller in 1982, but the forfeiture prevented her from surpassing it. source: latimes.com
• Steven Stamkos born on February 7, 1990 Steven Stamkos, a professional ice hockey player, was born on February 7, 1990, in Markham, Ontario, Canada. He is known for his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, where he has achieved significant success, including multiple All-Star selections and a Stanley Cup championship. source: britannica.com

Events in 1990

February 07, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 07, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 38th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1990 can also be written as 2/7/1990 in the US and as 7/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 07, 1990:

• Dalilah Muhammad

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• Jacksepticeye

  Jacksepticeye is a popular Irish YouTuber known for gaming content, comedy, and philanthropic efforts.

• Steven Stamkos

  Steven Stamkos is a prominent NHL player and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, known for his exceptional hockey skills and leadership.

• Jules Pélissier
• Gianluca Lapadula
• Jonathan Rousselle
• Oumar Diaby
• Emile Béaruné
• Margherita Zanon
• Serhij Šapoval
• Theron Wood
• Ross Perry
• Neil Etheridge
• Francisco Javier Reyes
• Johnny Leverón
• Ryan Seymour
• Rebecca Ward

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Famous people died on February 07, 1990:

• Alan Perlis

  Pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to programming language design and computer science education.

• Jimmy Van Heusen

  Renowned American composer famous for songs like 'Call Me Irresponsible', who significantly contributed to popular music in the mid-20th...

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on February 7th

February 07, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 07, 1990 was Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract
2. Seduction - Two To Make It Right
3. Rod Stewart - Downtown Train
4. Aerosmith - Janie's Got A Gun
5. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You

February 07, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 07, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
2. Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)
3. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
4. Kylie Minogue - Tears On My Pillow
5. Lonnie Gordon - Happenin' All Over Again

February 07, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 1990 was Real Love by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Skyy - Real Love
2. Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
3. Michel'le - No More Lies
4. Ruby Turner - It's Gonna Be Alright
5. Prince Featuring Kim Basinger - Scandalous!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 7th is Aquarius.

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February 07, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 07, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 07, 1990 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 07, 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 07, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:06 pm and setting at 06:20 am.

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

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Someone born on February 07, 1990 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 18 days old,

or 1893 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13256 days old,

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