What happened on Friday April 13, 1990?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1990:

• Soviet Union admits responsibility for Katyn Massacre On April 13, 1990, the Soviet Union officially acknowledged its role in the 1940 Katyn Massacre, where approximately 15,000 Polish officers were executed by Soviet secret police. The Soviet government expressed profound regret, describing the massacre as one of the gravest crimes of Stalinism. This admission marked a significant shift in Soviet-Polish relations, as Moscow had previously blamed the Nazis for the killings. The Soviet Union handed over documents to Polish President Wojciech Jaruzelski, detailing the involvement of NKVD head Lavrenti Beria and his subordinates in the atrocity. The event was widely covered by international media, including the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. source: washingtonpost.com
• Seattle Mariners' first sellout crowd at Kingdome On April 13, 1990, the Seattle Mariners hosted their first sellout game at the Kingdome, drawing a crowd of 54,874 fans. The Mariners faced the Oakland Athletics, losing 15-7. This marked a significant milestone for the team, reflecting increased fan interest and support. The game featured a pregame ceremony introducing the Mariner Moose mascot, which received a mixed reception from the audience. source: archive.seattletimes.com
• The Pat Sajak Show ends after 15 months on air CBS canceled 'The Pat Sajak Show' on April 9, 1990, due to low ratings, with the final episode airing on April 13, 1990. The show, which debuted on January 9, 1989, struggled to compete with established late-night programs like NBC's 'The Tonight Show' and the newly launched 'The Arsenio Hall Show.' Despite efforts to revitalize the format, including changes to the set and guest hosts, the program failed to attract a substantial audience. source: latimes.com
• Minnesota Timberwolves set NBA attendance record with 45,458 fans at Metrodome On April 13, 1990, the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Orlando Magic at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, drawing a crowd of 45,458 spectators. This attendance marked the fourth-largest in NBA history at that time. The Timberwolves secured a 117-102 victory, with Tyrone Corbin leading the team with 36 points and 19 rebounds. This game contributed to the Timberwolves' record-breaking single-season attendance of 1,072,572 fans over 41 home games. source: upi.com
• Rangers defeat Islanders 6-5 in Game 5 of 1990 Patrick Division Semi-Finals On April 13, 1990, the New York Rangers secured a 6-5 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 5 of the Patrick Division Semi-Finals, clinching the series 4-1. Mike Gartner led the Rangers with a hat trick, including the decisive goal 26 seconds after the Islanders narrowed the gap to 5-4. This win marked the Rangers' first playoff series victory over the Islanders since 1979. source: hockey-reference.com

Events in 1990

April 13, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 13, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1990 can also be written as 4/13/1990 in the US and as 13/4/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on April 13, 1990:

• Lodovica Comello

  Italian television actress and singer, best known for her role in the popular teen series 'Violetta' on Disney Channel.

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Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1990:

• Luis Trenker

  Tyrolian mountain-climber, movie-maker,writer.

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Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1990 was I'll Be Your Everything by Tommy Page, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Tommy Page - I'll Be Your Everything
2. Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love
3. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
4. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
5. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back

April 13, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

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

April 13, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1990 was Spread My Wings by Troop, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Troop - Spread My Wings
2. Babyface - Whip Appeal
3. After 7 - Ready Or Not
4. Smokey Robinson - Everything You Touch
5. Dianne Reeves - Never Too Far

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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April 13, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 April 13, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 08:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1990 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1990.

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Someone born on April 13, 1990 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 12 days old,

or 1884 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13191 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 13, 1990.

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