What happened on Friday February 09, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1990:

• Galileo spacecraft conducts Venus flyby for gravity assist On February 9, 1990, NASA's Galileo spacecraft performed a gravity-assist flyby of Venus, passing approximately 10,000 miles above the planet's cloud tops. This maneuver increased Galileo's speed by about 4,990 mph (2.2 km/s), setting the trajectory for its journey to Jupiter. During the flyby, Galileo also conducted scientific observations of Venus's atmosphere and environment, with data stored for later transmission to Earth. source: solarsystem.nasa.gov
• Namibia's Constitution adopted on February 9, 1990 On February 9, 1990, Namibia's Constituent Assembly unanimously adopted the country's Constitution, establishing it as the supreme law of the land. The Constitution, drafted by an elected assembly, came into effect on March 21, 1990, coinciding with Namibia's independence from South African rule. This foundational document enshrines the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and justice for all citizens. source: wipo.int
• 40th Berlin International Film Festival The 40th Berlin International Film Festival was held from February 9 to 20, 1990, in West Berlin, Germany. The festival opened with "Steel Magnolias" by Herbert Ross, shown out of competition. The Golden Bear was awarded ex aequo to "Music Box" directed by Costa-Gavras and "Larks on a String" directed by Jiří Menzel. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Doina Melinte sets world indoor records in 1500m and mile events On February 9, 1990, Romanian middle-distance runner Doina Melinte set world indoor records in both the 1500 meters and the mile. She completed the 1500m in 4:00.27 and the mile in 4:17.14 at a meet in East Rutherford, New Jersey. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Total lunar eclipse on February 9, 1990 A total lunar eclipse occurred on February 9, 1990, with totality lasting 42 minutes and 19 seconds. The eclipse was visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of North and South America. It was the first of two lunar eclipses in 1990 and the 25th of 71 eclipses in Lunar Saros 133. source: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov

Events in 1990

February 09, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 09, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 40th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1990 can also be written as 2/9/1990 in the US and as 9/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

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February 09, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 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 09, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 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 09, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 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 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1990 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1990

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Someone born on February 09, 1990 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 15 days old,

or 1893 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13253 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 09, 1990.

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