What happened on Wednesday February 14, 1990?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1990:

• Voyager 1 captures 'Pale Blue Dot' photograph of Earth On February 14, 1990, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a photograph of Earth from a distance of 3.7 billion miles (6 billion kilometers), capturing our planet as a tiny speck of light. This image, known as the 'Pale Blue Dot,' was part of a series of images intended to create the first 'family portrait' of the solar system. The photograph was taken just minutes before Voyager 1 powered off its cameras to conserve energy for its journey into interstellar space. source: science.nasa.gov
• Cartagena Declaration on Anti-Drug Trafficking On February 15, 1990, U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Colombian President Virgilio Barco, Peruvian President Alan García, and Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora convened in Cartagena, Colombia, to address the escalating issue of drug trafficking. The summit culminated in the signing of the Cartagena Declaration, which outlined a comprehensive strategy to combat the drug trade through coordinated efforts, economic assistance, and alternative development programs. This initiative marked a significant step in international cooperation against illicit drug trafficking. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
• Indian Airlines Flight 605 crashes near Bangalore, killing 92 On February 14, 1990, Indian Airlines Flight 605, an Airbus A320-231, crashed while attempting to land at Bangalore's HAL Airport, resulting in 92 fatalities and 54 survivors. The crash occurred approximately 2,800 feet short of the runway, with the aircraft descending below the planned glide slope and impacting a golf course. The investigation attributed the accident to pilot error, including selecting the 'Open descent/flight idle' mode instead of 'Glideslope capture', leading to an unrecognized low airspeed and descent rate. The crew failed to advance the throttles or initiate a go-around in time to prevent the crash. The Indian Commercial Pilot Association contested the findings, suggesting a design flaw in the Airbus A320's flight control system. The accident prompted safety enhancements in Airbus aircraft, including changes to the flight control unit and the addition of a crash siren in Bangalore. source: faa.gov
• Perrier recalls 160 million bottles due to benzene contamination On February 14, 1990, Perrier announced a global recall of 160 million bottles of its mineral water after discovering benzene contamination. The contamination was traced to a gas line filter that had not been replaced as scheduled, leading to the presence of benzene in the product. The recall affected 120 countries and was valued at $35 million. source: upi.com
• Australian cricketer Graeme Hole passes away Graeme Blake Hole, an Australian cricketer who played 18 Test matches between 1951 and 1955, died of cancer on February 14, 1990, in Kensington Gardens, South Australia. He was 59 years old at the time of his death. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1990

February 14, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 14, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1990 can also be written as 2/14/1990 in the US and as 14/2/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 14, 1990:

• Alshon Jeffery

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• Cream (rapper)

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February 14, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1990 was Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract
2. Seduction - Two To Make It Right
3. Janet Jackson - Escapade
4. Roxette - Dangerous
5. Aerosmith - Janie's Got A Gun

February 14, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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 14, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1990 was It's Gonna Be Alright by Ruby Turner, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Ruby Turner - It's Gonna Be Alright
2. Michel'le - No More Lies
3. Skyy - Real Love
4. Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill - Where Do We Go From Here
5. Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair) - Opposites Attract

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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February 14, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 09:07 am.

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

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Someone born on February 14, 1990 is:

36 years 3 months old,

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or 1892 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13249 days old,

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