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What happened on Saturday January 20, 1990?

About January 20th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 20, 1990, the Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-32, landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California at 1:35:37 a.m. PST. The mission, which began on January 9, 1990, lasted 10 days, 21 hours, and 0 minutes, and included the deployment of the SYNCOM IV-F5 communications satellite and the retrieval of NASA's Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF).
  • Day of the week: January 20th, 1990 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton
  • #1 UK song: Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block
  • Popular movie: Presumed Innocent directed by Alan J. Pakula

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January 20, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1990:

  • STS-32 mission concludes with successful landing at Edwards Air Force Base On January 20, 1990, the Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-32, landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California at 1:35:37 a.m. PST. The mission, which began on January 9, 1990, lasted 10 days, 21 hours, and 0 minutes, and included the deployment of the SYNCOM IV-F5 communications satellite and the retrieval of NASA's Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). source: nasa.gov
  • Black January: Soviet crackdown in Baku On January 19–20, 1990, Soviet troops entered Baku, Azerbaijan, to suppress anti-Soviet protests, resulting in the deaths of 147 civilians and injuries to around 800 others. The operation, known as "Black January," was intended to prevent the Azerbaijani independence movement from overthrowing the Soviet Azerbaijani government. The Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan later declared the Soviet intervention an act of aggression. source: blacksea-caspia.eu
  • Azerbaijan's National Mourning Day On January 20, 1990, Soviet military forces entered Baku and other Azerbaijani cities to suppress the national independence movement, resulting in the deaths of 147 civilians and injuries to 744 others. This event, known as "Black January," led Azerbaijan to declare January 20 as National Mourning Day. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued statements annually to commemorate the victims and highlight the significance of this day in the country's history. source: mfa.gov.az
  • 47th Golden Globe Awards held on January 20, 1990 The 47th Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on January 20, 1990, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event honored the best in film and television for 1989, with 'Born on the Fourth of July' winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and 'Driving Miss Daisy' winning Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. source: digitalhit.com

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January 20, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 20, 1990?


January 20, 1990 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1990 can also be written as 1/20/1990 in the US and as 20/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 20, 1990?


Famous people born on January 20, 1990:

  • Samantha Potter
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January 20, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1990:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
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  • Naruhiko Higashikuni
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January 20, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 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. - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You youtube
  2. - Pump Up The Jam youtube
  3. - Another Day In Paradise youtube
  4. - Everything youtube
  5. - Downtown Train youtube

January 20, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1990 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

  1. - Hangin' Tough youtube
  2. - Tears On My Pillow youtube
  3. - When You Come Back To Me youtube
  4. - Touch Me youtube
  5. - Get A Life youtube

January 20, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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. - I'll Be Good To You
  2. - Make It Like It Was
  3. - Let's Get It On
  4. - Silky Soul
  5. - Rhythm Nation youtube
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January 20, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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January 20, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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January 20, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1990 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 12:11 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on January 20, 1990?


Someone born on January 20, 1990 is:

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