What happened on Wednesday May 16, 1990?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1990:

• Deaths of Jim Henson and Sammy Davis Jr. On May 16, 1990, two prominent figures in the entertainment industry passed away. Jim Henson, the American puppeteer and creator of The Muppets, died at age 53 due to toxic shock syndrome caused by pneumonia. Sammy Davis Jr., the American singer, dancer, and actor, died at age 64 from throat cancer. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Juventus wins UEFA Cup final against Fiorentina On May 16, 1990, Juventus secured their second UEFA Cup title by drawing 0-0 with Fiorentina in the second leg of the final, held in Avellino, Italy. This result, combined with their 3-1 victory in the first leg on May 2 in Turin, gave Juventus a 3-1 aggregate win. The final marked the first all-Italian UEFA Cup final and was the last official match at Turin's Stadio Comunale until 2006. source: upi.com
• 1990 Dominican Republic Presidential Election On May 16, 1990, the Dominican Republic held its presidential election. Joaquín Balaguer of the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC) was declared the winner, securing approximately 35.05% of the vote. His main rival, Juan Bosch of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), received about 33.79%. The election faced allegations of fraud, leading to protests and calls for electoral reforms. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1990

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

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May 16, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1990 can also be written as 5/16/1990 in the US and as 16/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1990 in May 1990 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1990:

• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

  Thomas Brodie-Sangster is a British actor well known for his roles in film and television, notably as Sam in 'Love Actually' and as Newt in 'The Maze Runner' film series. He has also voiced the character of Ferb in 'Phineas and Ferb' and appeared as Jojen Reed in 'Game of Thrones.' [bio]

• Mickaël Le Bihan
• Maxime Chevalier
• Cecilia Zublena
• Federica Di Sarra
• Ognjen Kuzmić
• Alberto Perea Correoso
• Viktor Maier
• Rasmus Lindkvist
• Amanda Carreras
• Omari Johnson
• Ben Smith
• Willie Reed
• Enrique González Casín
• Gizem Memiç

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Famous people died on May 16, 1990:

• Jim Henson

  Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker, best known as the creator of The Muppets. He was a pioneering figure in puppetry and children's entertainment, whose innovations transformed the art form and led to beloved television programs such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. [bio]

• Sammy Davis Jr

  Legendary African American entertainer, member of the famous Rat Pack, known for his exceptional singing, dancing, and acting skills across...

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:18 pm.

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 16, 1990 is:

36 years and 8 days old,

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or 13157 days old,

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

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