What happened on Saturday May 19, 1990?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1990:

• Romania holds first post-communist elections On May 20, 1990, Romania conducted its first free elections since the fall of the communist regime in December 1989. The National Salvation Front (FSN), led by Ion Iliescu, secured a decisive victory, with Iliescu winning the presidency with 85% of the vote. The FSN also dominated parliamentary seats, obtaining 67% in the Assembly of Deputies and 77% in the Senate. Voter turnout was approximately 86%. source: washingtonpost.com
• Israeli gunman kills seven Palestinians in Rishon Lezion On May 20, 1990, a 20-year-old Israeli civilian opened fire on a group of Palestinian laborers in Rishon Lezion, Israel, killing seven and wounding ten. The gunman, armed with an M-16 assault rifle, fled but was later apprehended after contacting police. This incident marked one of the bloodiest attacks by an Israeli against Palestinians during the First Intifada. source: deseret.com
• Pat Day wins 115th Preakness Stakes aboard Summer Squall On May 19, 1990, jockey Pat Day guided Summer Squall to victory in the 115th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The race was run over a fast track, with Summer Squall finishing in a time of 1:53-3/5, securing a 2.25-length win over runner-up Unbridled. The Maryland Jockey Club reported a total attendance of 96,106 for the event. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Elvis TV series concludes on May 19, 1990 The American drama series 'Elvis,' depicting the early life of Elvis Presley, aired its final episode on May 19, 1990. The show premiered on February 6, 1990, on ABC and was canceled due to low ratings and high production costs. The series starred Michael St. Gerard as Elvis Presley, with Ronnie McDowell providing the singing voice. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1990

May 19, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 19, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1990 can also be written as 5/19/1990 in the US and as 19/5/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on May 19, 1990:

• Kelsey Moore

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Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1990:

• Devraha Baba

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May 19, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 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 19th is Taurus.

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May 19, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 03:49 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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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1990

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Someone born on May 19, 1990 is:

36 years and 5 days old,

or 432 months and 5 days old,

or 1879 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13154 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1990.

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