What happened on Tuesday March 20, 1990?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1990:

• Namibia gains independence from South Africa On March 21, 1990, Namibia officially became an independent nation after over a century of German and South African rule. The independence ceremony in Windhoek was attended by international dignitaries, including UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar and South African President F.W. de Klerk. Sam Nujoma, leader of the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), was sworn in as the first President of Namibia. source: washingtonpost.com
• Imelda Marcos corruption trial begins On March 20, 1990, former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos and Saudi financier Adnan Khashoggi went on trial in New York federal court. They faced charges of fraud, racketeering, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice, accused of siphoning over $100 million from the Philippine treasury into New York real estate and art. The trial lasted three months, concluding with acquittals for both defendants on July 2, 1990. source: washingtonpost.com
• Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's No. 33 jersey On March 20, 1990, the Los Angeles Lakers honored Kareem Abdul-Jabbar by retiring his No. 33 jersey during a halftime ceremony at The Great Western Forum. Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's all-time leading scorer at the time with 38,387 points, had spent 14 of his 20 seasons with the Lakers, contributing to five NBA championships in the 1980s. The ceremony took place during a game against the Charlotte Hornets, which the Lakers won 109-97. source: nba.com
• Gloria Estefan injured in bus-truck collision in Pennsylvania On March 20, 1990, singer Gloria Estefan sustained a broken vertebra when a semi-truck collided with her tour bus on a snowy highway near Scranton, Pennsylvania. Estefan underwent surgery to implant two titanium rods to stabilize her spine and made a full recovery after extensive physical therapy. source: upi.com
• Depeche Mode's in-store signing event leads to chaos in Los Angeles On March 20, 1990, Depeche Mode held a record-signing event at The Wherehouse store in Los Angeles to promote their album 'Violator.' An estimated 17,000 to 20,000 fans gathered, overwhelming security and leading to the band's early departure after just over an hour. The Los Angeles Police Department dispatched approximately 100 officers in riot gear to manage the crowd, which resulted in minor injuries and property damage. The incident significantly boosted the band's profile in the U.S. source: latimes.com

Events in 1990

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

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March 20, 1990 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1990 can also be written as 3/20/1990 in the US and as 20/3/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 20, 1990:

• Marcos Rojo

  Professional Argentine footballer who has played for Manchester United, Boca Juniors, and the Argentine national team, known for his...

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Famous people died on March 20, 1990:

• Lev Yashin

  Lev Yashin was a legendary Soviet goalkeeper nicknamed the 'Black Spider', revolutionizing the goalkeeper position in football and widely...

• Maurice Cloche

  Accomplished French filmmaker who won prestigious awards, including an Oscar for his film 'Monsieur Vincent' in 1947, marking a significant...

• Lev Jašin

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1990 was Black Velvet by Alannah Myles, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
2. Taylor Dayne - Love Will Lead You Back
3. Janet Jackson - Escapade
4. The B-52's - Roam
5. Phil Collins - I Wish It Would Rain Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1990 was Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Beats International featuring Lindy Layton - Dub Be Good To Me
2. Various Artists - The Brits 1990
3. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
4. The B-52s - Love Shack
5. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1990 was All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
2. Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
3. Quincy Jones - The Secret Garden
4. Troop - Spread My Wings
5. Alyson Williams - I Need Your Lovin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 12:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1990.

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Someone born on March 20, 1990 is:

36 years 2 months old,

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or 1887 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13215 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1990.

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