What happened on Wednesday April 18, 1990?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1990:

• Osborne v. Ohio: Supreme Court upholds state laws against private possession of child pornography On April 18, 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Osborne v. Ohio that the First Amendment does not prohibit states from criminalizing the private possession of child pornography. The Court held that such laws serve the state's compelling interest in protecting children from exploitation and do not infringe upon free speech rights. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with this decision. source: firstamendment.mtsu.edu
• Bankruptcy judge appoints trustee to manage Eastern Airlines On April 18, 1990, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Burton R. Lifland appointed Martin Shugrue as trustee to oversee Eastern Airlines' operations, replacing Texas Air Corp.'s control. This decision followed creditors' loss of confidence in Eastern's management due to mounting losses and unsuccessful restructuring efforts. source: washingtonpost.com
• Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Sulawesi, Indonesia, causing fatalities and injuries On April 18, 1990, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 13:39 UTC. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of five people and injured 36 others. Several houses and buildings were damaged in the region. The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 75 kilometers north-northwest of Gorontalo, at a depth of 25.7 kilometers. source: database.earth
• Gory Guerrero, wrestling pioneer, dies at 69 Gory Guerrero, born Salvador Guerrero Quesada on January 11, 1921, was a prominent Mexican-American professional wrestler and patriarch of the Guerrero wrestling family. He passed away on April 18, 1990, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 69. Guerrero was renowned for his technical wrestling skills and for creating signature moves such as the 'Gory Special' and the 'Camel Clutch.' He was also the father of wrestlers Chavo, Mando, Héctor, and Eddie Guerrero. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Birmingham awarded WLAF franchise on April 18, 1990 On April 18, 1990, Birmingham, Alabama, was awarded a franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF), becoming the second U.S. city after Orlando to receive such a franchise. The decision was influenced by Birmingham's historical support for professional football teams. The Birmingham Fire began play in March 1991 as part of the North American West division. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1990

April 18, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 18, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1990 can also be written as 4/18/1990 in the US and as 18/4/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on April 18, 1990:

• Britt Robertson

  Britt Robertson is an American actress known for her roles in film and television, including lead performances in 'Tomorrowland', 'The Secret Circle', and 'Girlboss'. She began acting as a teenager and has built a successful career with both critical and popular recognition. [bio]

• Wojciech Szczęsny

  Wojciech Szczęsny is a prominent Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Juventus and the Polish national team.

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1990:

• Frédéric Rossif
• Gory Guerrero
• Robert D. Webb

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 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 18, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 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 18, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 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 18th is Aries.

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April 18, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 01:24 pm.

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 18, 1990 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 7 days old,

or 1883 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13186 days old,

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