What happened on Monday July 16, 1990?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1990:

• Ukraine's Declaration of State Sovereignty On July 16, 1990, the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine, asserting the republic's independence and supremacy over Soviet laws. This pivotal document laid the groundwork for Ukraine's future independence, which was officially declared on August 24, 1991, and confirmed by a nationwide referendum on December 1, 1991. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 1990 Luzon earthquake On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Luzon Island in the Philippines, causing widespread devastation. The epicenter was near Rizal, Nueva Ecija, resulting in approximately 1,621 fatalities and extensive structural damage, particularly in Baguio City. The earthquake also triggered landslides, liquefaction, and subsidence, leading to significant infrastructure damage and economic losses. source: cdc.gov
• Judas Priest civil trial begins over alleged subliminal messages On July 16, 1990, a civil trial commenced in Reno, Nevada, where the families of two young men who died by suicide in 1985 alleged that subliminal messages in Judas Priest's 1978 album 'Stained Class' incited the acts. The plaintiffs claimed the song 'Better by You, Better than Me' contained hidden phrases like 'do it' and 'let's be dead.' The band denied these allegations, asserting no subliminal messages were present. The trial concluded on August 24, 1990, with the judge dismissing the case, stating that the alleged subliminal message was a coincidental convergence of a guitar chord with an exhalation pattern. source: upi.com
• Five-alarm fire erupts in Empire State Building, injuring 38 On July 16, 1990, a five-alarm fire broke out on the 51st floor of the Empire State Building in New York City. The blaze injured at least 38 people, including 31 firefighters and four civilians, most due to smoke inhalation. The fire was largely confined to four unoccupied offices on the 51st floor, with heavy smoke affecting lower floors. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1990

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

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July 16, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1990 can also be written as 7/16/1990 in the US and as 16/7/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on July 16, 1990:

• Miguel Muñoz

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Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1990 was She Ain't Worth It by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Glenn Medeiros - She Ain't Worth It
2. En Vogue - Hold On
3. Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love
4. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
5. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1990 was Sacrifice / Healing Hands by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Elton John - Sacrifice / Healing Hands
2. Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 - Mona
3. Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
4. Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma
5. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1990 was My, My, My by Johnny Gill, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Johnny Gill - My, My, My
2. Keith Sweat - Make You Sweat
3. Miki Howard - Until You Come Back To Me
4. Snap! - The Power
5. After 7 - Can't Stop

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 04:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 1990.

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Someone born on July 16, 1990 is:

35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 9 days old,

or 1871 weeks

or 13097 days old,

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