What happened on Tuesday May 15, 1990?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1990:

• Torreón massacre Between May 13 and 15, 1911, during the Mexican Revolution, revolutionary forces led by Francisco I. Madero's brother, Emilio Madero, captured the city of Torreón, Coahuila. The Maderistas, along with local residents, initiated a massacre against the Chinese community, resulting in the deaths of approximately 303 individuals, including 5 Japanese nationals. The victims were accused of collusion with the government of Porfirio Díaz. This event led to a diplomatic crisis between Mexico and Qing China, which demanded reparations. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Van Gogh's 'Portrait of Dr. Gachet' sold for $82.5 million at Christie's auction On May 15, 1990, Vincent van Gogh's 'Portrait of Dr. Gachet' was sold at Christie's auction house in New York for $82.5 million, setting a new world record for the most expensive painting sold at auction at that time. The painting was purchased by the Kobayashi Gallery of Tokyo, representing Japanese entrepreneur and art collector Ryoei Saito. The previous record was held by van Gogh's 'Irises,' which sold for $53.9 million in 1987. source: washingtonpost.com
• Dow Jones reaches record high of 2,822.45 On May 15, 1990, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high of 2,822.45, surpassing the previous record of 2,821.53 set on May 14, 1990. This surge was driven by investor optimism and expectations of lower interest rates. source: latimes.com
• Edmonton Oilers win longest Stanley Cup Final game On May 15, 1990, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in triple overtime during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Petr Klima scored the decisive goal at 15:13 of the third overtime period, marking the longest game in Stanley Cup Final history. The Oilers went on to win the series in five games. source: nhl.com
• Mona Grudt of Norway crowned Miss Universe 1990 On April 15, 1990, Mona Grudt from Norway was crowned Miss Universe at the 39th annual pageant held at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles. She was selected over 70 contestants, with Carole Gist from the United States as first runner-up and Liseth Mahecha from Colombia as second runner-up. The event was broadcast live on CBS and attracted an estimated global audience of 500 million people. source: washingtonpost.com
• The Cemetery Club opens on Broadway at Brooks Atkinson Theatre 'The Cemetery Club,' a play by Ivan Menchell, premiered on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City on May 15, 1990. The production ran for 56 performances, closing on July 1, 1990. The cast featured Elizabeth Franz as Ida, Eileen Heckart as Lucille, and Doris Belack as Doris. The play was later adapted into a film released in 1993. source: broadwayworld.com

Events in 1990

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

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May 15, 1990 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1990 can also be written as 5/15/1990 in the US and as 15/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on May 15, 1990:

• Sophie Cookson

  Sophie Cookson is an English actress best known for her breakout role as secret agent Roxanne 'Roxy' Morton in the action spy film 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2014) and its sequel. She has also appeared in acclaimed works such as 'The Trial of Christine Keeler,' 'Red Joan,' and Netflix's 'Gypsy.' [bio]

• Stella Maxwell

  Stella Maxwell is a prominent international model known for her work with Victoria's Secret and high-profile fashion campaigns.

• Lee Jong-hyun

  Lee Jong-hyun is a South Korean musician and actor, best known as a guitarist and member of the popular K-pop band CNBLUE.

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1990:

• Manuel Anatol
• Ferruccio Achilli

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Madonna - Vogue
2. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
3. Heart - All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You
4. Wilson Phillips - Hold On
5. Linear - Sending All My Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1990 was Killer by Adamski, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Adamski - Killer
2. Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know
3. Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract
4. The Adventures Of Stevie V - Dirty Cash

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1990 was Rub You The Right Way by Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
2. En Vogue - Hold On
3. Janet Jackson - Alright
4. Freddie Jackson - All Over You (From "Def By Temptation")
5. Soul II Soul - Get A Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1990.

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Someone born on May 15, 1990 is:

36 years and 9 days old,

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or 1879 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13158 days old,

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

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

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