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What happened on Friday August 17, 1990?

About August 17th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 17, 1990, ethnic Serbs in Croatia initiated the 'Log Revolution' by erecting roadblocks made of logs and rocks in areas with significant Serbian populations, including the Dalmatian hinterland around Knin. This insurrection aimed to challenge the newly elected Croatian government, leading to heightened ethnic tensions and setting the stage for the Croatian War of Independence. The blockades disrupted transportation and tourism, causing economic damage to Croatia.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1990 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme
  • Popular movie: Presumed Innocent directed by Alan J. Pakula

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August 17, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1990:

  • Log Revolution begins in Croatia On August 17, 1990, ethnic Serbs in Croatia initiated the 'Log Revolution' by erecting roadblocks made of logs and rocks in areas with significant Serbian populations, including the Dalmatian hinterland around Knin. This insurrection aimed to challenge the newly elected Croatian government, leading to heightened ethnic tensions and setting the stage for the Croatian War of Independence. The blockades disrupted transportation and tourism, causing economic damage to Croatia. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Carlton Fisk hits milestone home run On August 17, 1990, during the second game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at Arlington Stadium, Chicago White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit his 328th career home run, surpassing Johnny Bench's record for most home runs by a catcher. The home run, a 386-foot drive to left field off pitcher Charlie Hough, also made Fisk the White Sox's all-time home run leader with 187 homers for the team. The White Sox won the game 4-2. source: mlb.com
  • The Exorcist III released in U.S. theaters 'The Exorcist III' premiered in the United States on August 17, 1990, distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film, directed by William Peter Blatty, is the third installment in 'The Exorcist' series and serves as a sequel to the original 1973 film. It stars George C. Scott as Lt. William Kinderman and Brad Dourif as the Gemini Killer. source: en.wikipedia.org

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What day of the week was August 17, 1990?


August 17, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1990 can also be written as 8/17/1990 in the US and as 17/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 17, 1990?


Famous people born on August 17, 1990:

  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
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    Rachel Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model known for her roles in films such as 'Peter Pan' (2003) and 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer' (2006). [bio]

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August 17, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1990:

  • Pearl Bailey
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August 17, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

  1. - Vision Of Love youtube
  2. - Come Back To Me youtube
  3. - If Wishes Came True youtube
  4. - The Power youtube
  5. - Unskinny Bop youtube

August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

  1. - Turtle Power youtube
  2. - Tom's Diner youtube
  3. - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini youtube
  4. - Naked In The Rain youtube
  5. - U Can't Touch This youtube

August 17, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

  1. - Vision Of Love youtube
  2. - Jerk Out
  3. - Talk To Me
  4. - Do Me! youtube
  5. - My Kinda Girl
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August 17, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 17, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.

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How old is someone born on August 17, 1990?


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