What happened on Tuesday March 13, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1990:

• Iraq executes British journalist Farzad Bazoft Farzad Bazoft, an Iranian-born journalist working for The Observer, was executed in Baghdad on March 15, 1990, after being convicted of espionage. He had been arrested in September 1989 for investigating an explosion at a military complex near Baghdad. Despite international appeals for clemency, including from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Bazoft was hanged at dawn. His execution led to Britain recalling its ambassador from Iraq and suspending all visits to the country. source: theguardian.com
• Gorbachev voices 'alarm' at Lithuania's declaration On March 13, 1990, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev described Lithuania's declaration of independence as 'alarming' and stated that the decisions being taken in Lithuania 'affect the fundamental interests and destiny of the republic itself, its people, and our entire state.' He indicated that the Soviet leadership would make a political and legal assessment of the Lithuanian declaration of independence. source: washingtonpost.com
• Fernando Collor de Mello inaugurated as Brazil's 32nd president On March 15, 1990, Fernando Collor de Mello was sworn in as Brazil's 32nd president, becoming the first leader elected by popular vote in 29 years. At 40, he was the youngest president in Brazilian history. The inauguration ceremony was attended by 18 heads of state, including Fidel Castro of Cuba and Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua. The United States was represented by Vice President Dan Quayle. source: reuters.com
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Art Heist On March 18, 1990, two thieves disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, overpowered and bound the security guards, and stole 13 works of art valued at over $500 million. The stolen pieces included Vermeer's "The Concert," Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee," and Manet's "Chez Tortoni." Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, and the artworks have not been recovered. source: fbi.gov
• March 1990 Central United States tornado outbreak On March 13, 1990, a significant tornado outbreak affected the Great Plains and Midwest regions of the United States, producing at least 64 tornadoes, including two F5 tornadoes in Kansas. The outbreak resulted in two fatalities, over 80 injuries, and approximately $543.4 million in damages. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Nicholas Brathwaite sworn in as Prime Minister of Grenada Following the National Democratic Congress's victory in the 1990 parliamentary elections, Nicholas Brathwaite was appointed Prime Minister of Grenada on March 16, 1990. His party secured seven of the fifteen parliamentary seats, forming a coalition government. source: uwispace.sta.uwi.edu
• Death of German conductor Karl Münchinger Karl Münchinger, a prominent German conductor known for his work with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and his interpretations of Bach's music, passed away in Stuttgart on March 13, 1990. source: encyclopedia.com

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

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March 13, 1990 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1990 can also be written as 3/13/1990 in the US and as 13/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 13, 1990:

• Emory Cohen

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Famous people died on March 13, 1990:

• Bruno Bettelheim

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• Helene Lauterböck

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1990 was Escapade by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Janet Jackson - Escapade
2. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
3. The B-52's - Roam
4. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back
5. Bad English - Price Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1990 was Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
2. Various Artists - The Brits 1990
3. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
4. The B-52s - Love Shack
5. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1990 was The Secret Garden by Quincy Jones, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Quincy Jones - The Secret Garden
2. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
3. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
4. Janet Jackson - Escapade
5. Earth, Wind & Fire (Featuring The Boys) - Heritage

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1990 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:33 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1990.

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Someone born on March 13, 1990 is:

36 years 2 months old,

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