What happened on Thursday March 15, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1990:

• Farzad Bazoft executed in Iraq Farzad Bazoft, a British-based Iranian journalist for The Observer, was executed in Iraq 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, which he believed was linked to chemical weapons. Despite international appeals for clemency, including from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Bazoft was hanged at dawn. His execution led to the recall of the British ambassador and suspension of visits to Iraq. source: theguardian.com
• Gorbachev elected as first executive president of the Soviet Union On March 15, 1990, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the first executive president of the Soviet Union by the Congress of People's Deputies. He secured 1,329 votes in favor and 495 against, marking a significant shift in Soviet governance. This election was part of Gorbachev's broader reforms, including the removal of the Communist Party's monopoly on power by amending Article 6 of the Soviet Constitution. source: washingtonpost.com
• Gorbachev declares Lithuania's independence declaration invalid On March 13, 1990, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev denounced Lithuania's declaration of independence as "illegitimate and invalid," ruling out talks on secession with all three Baltic republics. He stated, "I believe this decision was illegitimate and invalid," and emphasized that the Soviet Union negotiates only with foreign states. source: csmonitor.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. Collor pledged to combat the nation's severe inflation and economic challenges, announcing plans to privatize state enterprises and open the economy to foreign capital. The inauguration ceremony was attended by numerous international dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle and Cuban President Fidel Castro. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ethnic tensions erupt in Târgu Mureș, Romania In March 1990, Târgu Mureș, a Transylvanian city with a mixed Romanian and Hungarian population, experienced significant ethnic clashes. The unrest began on March 15, when Hungarian citizens celebrated the anniversary of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution by displaying flags in Satu Mare, leading to protests from Romanians. The following day, a Hungarian individual drove into a crowd of Romanians protesting the flags, injuring 14. On March 19, Romanian villagers attacked the headquarters of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), escalating tensions. The violence peaked on March 20, resulting in at least six deaths and nearly 300 injuries. The Romanian military intervened to separate the conflicting groups. The clashes were among the most severe inter-ethnic incidents in post-communist Romania. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ford Explorer introduced as 1991 model The Ford Explorer was introduced in March 1990 as a 1991 model to replace the Bronco II. It was launched as a mid-size SUV, competing directly against the Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. The Explorer was offered in both three-door and five-door body styles, with the five-door version providing three-across rear passenger seating. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Tom Harmon, NFL legend, passes away Tom Harmon, a celebrated NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, died on March 15, 1990, at the age of 70. He suffered a heart attack after playing a round of golf at the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles. Harmon was renowned for his college football career at the University of Michigan and his service as a pilot during World War II. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1990

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

LIFE magazines from March 1990

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1990

Your poster from March 15, 1990

March 15, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 74th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1990 can also be written as 3/15/1990 in the US and as 15/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1990 in March 1990 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1990:

• Siobhan Magnus

  Siobhan Magnus was a notable contestant on the ninth season of American Idol, known for her powerful and unique vocal performances.

• Youssef Gaddour
• Norayr Gyozalyan
• Konstantin Rausch
• Ljubov' Aksënova
• Martin Sus
• Felix Wiedwald
• Róbert Litauszki
• Ahmed El Mazoury
• Mihai Plătică
• Mads Stokkelien
• Patricia Martínez Augusto
• Henrik Leek
• Oleksij Babyr
• Sean Welsh
• DeVier Posey
• Keshawn Martin
• Miguel Ibarra Andrade
• Nick Ahmed
• Dave Radrigai

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1990:

• Farzad Bazoft

  Iranian-english journalist (b. 1958).

• Tom Harmon

  American football player and sportscaster (b. 1919).

• Cesáreo Galíndez

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 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 15, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 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 15th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 15, 1990! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Horse personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 08:06 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1990

Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1990

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 15, 1990 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 10 days old,

or 1888 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13220 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 1990?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 15th 2027.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 15, 1990.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.