What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1990?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1990:

• Iraq detains foreign nationals during Gulf Crisis In August 1990, following its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq detained hundreds of foreign nationals, primarily Americans and citizens of other countries, holding them in Kuwait and Iraq for several months. These hostages were used as leverage to deter potential military action against Iraq. The United Nations Security Council addressed the matter through Resolution 664, adopted on 18 August 1990, demanding that Iraq permit and facilitate the departure of third-state nationals from both Kuwait and Iraq. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Death of Viktor Tsoi, Russian Rock Icon Viktor Tsoi, the lead singer and songwriter of the Soviet rock band Kino, died in a car accident on August 15, 1990, near Tukums, Latvia. He was driving on the Sloka–Talsi highway when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his Moskvitch-2141 to collide with an Ikarus 250 bus. Tsoi was pronounced dead at the scene; the bus driver was uninjured. His death was a significant shock to his fans, some of whom reportedly committed suicide in their grief. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Mark McGwire's walk-off grand slam secures 6-2 win over Red Sox On August 15, 1990, Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning, leading to a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. This home run marked McGwire's 30th of the season, making him the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first four seasons. source: mlb.com
• Gary Player wins 1990 PGA Seniors' Championship Gary Player secured his third PGA Seniors' Championship title in 1990, finishing two strokes ahead of Chi-Chi Rodríguez with a score of 281 (7-under par). The tournament was held at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. source: espn.com
• Terry Mulholland pitches no-hitter for Phillies against Giants On August 15, 1990, Terry Mulholland of the Philadelphia Phillies threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants, winning 6-0. Mulholland faced the minimum 27 batters, with the only baserunner reaching on an error by third baseman Charlie Hayes, who later erased the runner with a double play. The game was the eighth no-hitter of the 1990 MLB season, setting a new record for the most no-hitters in a single season. source: upi.com

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August 15, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 15, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1990 can also be written as 8/15/1990 in the US and as 15/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 15, 1990:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress who gained worldwide recognition for her performances in films such as 'The Hunger Games' series, 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and 'X-Men: First Class.' She is known for her versatile acting skills and has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award. [bio]

• Nathalia Kaur
• Camaldine Abraw
• Njuša
• Erolcan Çinko
• Nadine Prohaska
• Martin Tošev
• Toomas Raadik
• Christian Fromm
• Aglaja Brix
• Aleksandar Ljaftov
• Gohi Bi Cyriac
• Aleksandar Stojković
• Margalida Crespí
• Josh Magennis
• Jeffery Gibson
• BloodPop
• Warren Creavalle
• Tawera Kerr-Barlow

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Famous people died on August 15, 1990:

• Viktor Tsoi

  Legendary Russian rock musician, lead singer of the iconic band Kino, who became a cultural hero in the Soviet Union and died tragically in...

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August 15, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
2. Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
3. Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
4. Snap! - The Power
5. Poison - Unskinny Bop

August 15, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
2. DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
3. Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
4. Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
5. MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This

August 15, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
2. The Time - Jerk Out
3. Anita Baker - Talk To Me
4. Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
5. Babyface - My Kinda Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 05:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.

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Someone born on August 15, 1990 is:

35 years 9 months old,

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