What happened on Thursday January 18, 1990?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1990:

• P.W. Botha suffers mild stroke, leading to political shift in South Africa On January 18, 1989, South African State President P.W. Botha, aged 73, suffered a mild stroke, which led to his temporary incapacitation. This event marked a significant turning point in South African politics, as it paved the way for F.W. de Klerk to assume the role of Acting State President. De Klerk's leadership initiated a series of reforms, including the unbanning of the African National Congress (ANC) and the release of Nelson Mandela in February 1990, signaling a move towards ending apartheid. source: en.wikipedia.org
• McMartin Preschool Trial Verdict On January 18, 1990, a Los Angeles jury acquitted Peggy McMartin Buckey of all charges related to child molestation at the McMartin Preschool. The trial, which lasted nearly three years and cost over $13 million, ended without a single conviction. The jury deadlocked on 13 charges against her son, Ray Buckey, leading to a retrial. The case became emblematic of the 'Satanic Panic' era, highlighting issues in child abuse prosecutions. source: washingtonpost.com
• Marion Barry arrested on drug charges in FBI sting operation On January 18, 1990, Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was arrested at the Vista International Hotel during an FBI sting operation. He was videotaped smoking crack cocaine with former girlfriend Hazel Diane "Rasheeda" Moore, who was cooperating with authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence on a previous drug conviction. Barry faced charges of cocaine possession and perjury, leading to his conviction on one count and a mistrial on others. source: history.com

Events in 1990

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

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January 18, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1990 can also be written as 1/18/1990 in the US and as 18/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1990 in January 1990 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1990:

• Nacho

  Spanish professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

• Gorgui Dieng
• Hayle İbrahimov
• Jörg Siebenhandl
• Deni Alar
• Mario Pokar
• Constantin Gastmann
• Juul Franssen
• Karolina Chrapek
• Dejan Blagojević
• Róbert Valenta
• Pichu Atienza
• Daniel Ünal
• Alex Pietrangelo
• Taylor Austin
• Latavius Murray
• Stevie Bonsey
• Alison Bai
• Marcos Figueroa

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1990:

• Melanie Appleby

  Rocker mel and kim dies from liver cancer at the age of 23.

• Rusty Hamer

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on January 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1990 was How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
2. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
3. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
4. Jody Watley - Everything
5. Rod Stewart - Downtown Train

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1990 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
2. Kylie Minogue - Tears On My Pillow
3. Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me
4. 49ers - Touch Me
5. Soul II Soul - Get A Life

January 18, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1990 was I'll Be Good To You by Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan - I'll Be Good To You
2. Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
3. By All Means - Let's Get It On
4. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul
5. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1990 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 11:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 1990.

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Someone born on January 18, 1990 is:

36 years 4 months old,

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or 1896 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13275 days old,

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