What happened on Monday April 16, 1990?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1990:

• Soviet Union admits responsibility for Katyn Massacre On April 13, 1990, the Soviet Union officially acknowledged its role in the 1940 Katyn Massacre, where approximately 15,000 Polish officers were executed by the NKVD. Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev handed over documents to Polish President Wojciech Jaruzelski, revealing that the massacre was orchestrated by NKVD head Lavrenti Beria and his subordinates. This admission marked a significant shift in Soviet policy, ending decades of denial and expressing profound regret over the tragedy. source: washingtonpost.com
• August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' opens on Broadway at Walter Kerr Theatre On April 16, 1990, August Wilson's play 'The Piano Lesson' premiered on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Directed by Lloyd Richards, the production featured Charles S. Dutton as Boy Willie and S. Epatha Merkerson as Berniece. The play ran for 328 performances and won the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. source: awaacc.org
• Gelindo Bordin wins 1990 Boston Marathon On April 16, 1990, Italy's Gelindo Bordin won the 94th Boston Marathon with a time of 2:08:19, becoming the first Italian to win the event. He overtook early leader Juma Ikangaa of Tanzania, who finished second in 2:09:52. Bordin's victory was notable as he had previously secured the Olympic gold medal in the marathon at the 1988 Seoul Games. source: upi.com
• Rosa Mota wins third Boston Marathon title On April 16, 1990, Rosa Mota of Portugal secured her third Boston Marathon victory, finishing the race in 2 hours, 25 minutes, and 24 seconds. She led from the start, finishing 2 minutes and 39 seconds ahead of runner-up Uta Pippig of West Germany. Mota's performance marked her third win in four years, having previously won in 1987 and 1988. source: britannica.com
• New York State increases unemployment benefits to $260 per week On April 16, 1990, New York State raised the maximum weekly unemployment benefit from $245 to $260. This increase was part of a series of planned hikes, with the benefit set to rise to $280 on April 15, 1991, and $300 on February 3, 1992. source: thefreelibrary.com

Events in 1990

April 16, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1990

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1990

Your poster from April 16, 1990

April 16, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 106th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1990 can also be written as 4/16/1990 in the US and as 16/4/1990 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1990 in April 1990 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1990:

• Emma Watson

  Internationally renowned actress famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and her work as a UN Women Goodwill...

• Reggie Jackson

  American basketball player known for his professional career in the NBA.

• Jules Sitruk

  French actor known for his roles in various French cinema and television productions.

• Arsen Sykaj
• Jérémy Kapone
• Vaggelīs Mantzarīs
• Nikolaj Zabolotnyj
• Ernesto Amantegui
• Lily Loveless
• Travis Shaw
• Terrell Manning
• Gustavo Páez
• Stefan Nikolić
• Vadim Muntagirov
• Anna Malova
• Calvin Kang

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1990:

• Ewald Kihle

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1990 was Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
2. Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love
3. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
4. Calloway - I Wanna Be Rich
5. Tommy Page - I'll Be Your Everything

April 16, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1990 was Vogue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Madonna - Vogue
2. Snap! - The Power
3. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
4. UB40 - Kingston Town
5. Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair - Opposites Attract

April 16, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1990 was Ready Or Not by After 7, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. After 7 - Ready Or Not
2. Troop - Spread My Wings
3. Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison
4. Smokey Robinson - Everything You Touch
5. Babyface - Whip Appeal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 11:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1990 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1990.

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Someone born on April 16, 1990 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 8 days old,

or 1883 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13187 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1990.

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