What happened on Thursday October 11, 1990?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1990:

• Octavio Paz awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature On October 11, 1990, Mexican poet and essayist Octavio Paz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Nobel Committee recognized him for his extensive body of work that reflects the human condition and explores themes of solitude and love. Paz is celebrated as one of the most significant literary figures in the Spanish language. source: britannica.com
• Crude oil prices reach record high amid Gulf tensions On October 11, 1990, crude oil prices reached unprecedented levels due to escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November delivery closed at $40.40 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, surpassing the previous record of $40.10 set on September 27, 1990. This surge was driven by fears of supply disruptions and potential military conflict in the region. source: upi.com
• Douglas Edwards, first TV news anchor, dies at 73 Douglas Edwards, the first major broadcast journalist to anchor a nationally televised, regularly scheduled newscast in the U.S., died of bladder cancer at his home in Sarasota, Florida, on October 13, 1990, at age 73. source: nytimes.com
• Actor Robert Tessier dies at 56 Robert Tessier, an American actor and stuntman known for his roles as menacing characters in films and television, died of cancer on October 11, 1990, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was 56 years old. source: latimes.com
• The Miser revival opens at Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC On October 11, 1990, a revival of Molière's "The Miser" opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City. The production ran for 93 performances, closing on December 30, 1990. Directed by Stephen Porter, the cast featured Philip Bosco as Harpagon and Mia Dillon as Elise. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1990

October 11, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1990

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1990

October 11, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1990 can also be written as 10/11/1990 in the US and as 11/10/1990 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1990 in October 1990 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1990:

• Rakul Preet Singh

  Rakul Preet Singh is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi-language films. She has established herself as one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema and has also gained recognition in Bollywood. [bio]

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on October 11th

Famous people died on October 11, 1990:

• Anatole Broyard

  Anatole Broyard was a prominent American literary critic and essayist who wrote for The New York Times, known for his insightful book...

• Robert Tessier

  American character actor known for supporting roles in films and television during the 1970s and 1980s, with appearances in action and...

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on October 11th

October 11, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1990 was Praying For Time by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. George Michael - Praying For Time
2. Maxi Priest - Close To You
3. James Ingram - I Don't Have The Heart
4. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
5. Janet Jackson - Black Cat

October 11, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1990 was Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven
2. The Beautiful South - A Little Time
3. Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet
4. Status Quo - The Anniversary Waltz - Part One
5. Londonbeat - I've Been Thinking About You

October 11, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1990 was Giving You The Benefit by Pebbles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Pebbles - Giving You The Benefit
2. Johnny Gill - Fairweather Friend
3. Lalah Hathaway - Heaven Knows
4. Maxi Priest - Close To You
5. Black Box - Everybody Everybody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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October 11, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 October 11, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 03:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 1990.

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Someone born on October 11, 1990 is:

35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 22 days old,

or 1851 weeks

or 12957 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 11, 1990.

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