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What happened on Monday January 22, 1990?

About January 22nd, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 22, 1990, a federal jury convicted Robert Tappan Morris, a 24-year-old Cornell University graduate student, for unleashing the Morris Worm in 1988. The worm infected approximately 6,000 computers, including systems at NASA and military facilities, causing significant disruptions. Morris was the first person prosecuted under the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
  • Day of the week: January 22nd, 1990 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #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

More about January 22nd, 1990? See below for more news and curiosities on January 22nd, 1990.

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January 22, 1990: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1990:

  • Robert Tappan Morris convicted for creating the Morris Worm On January 22, 1990, a federal jury convicted Robert Tappan Morris, a 24-year-old Cornell University graduate student, for unleashing the Morris Worm in 1988. The worm infected approximately 6,000 computers, including systems at NASA and military facilities, causing significant disruptions. Morris was the first person prosecuted under the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. source: washingtonpost.com
  • Roman Vishniac, renowned photographer, dies at 92 Roman Vishniac, a Russian-American photographer celebrated for capturing Jewish life in Eastern Europe before the Holocaust, passed away from colon cancer on January 22, 1990, in New York City. He was 92 years old. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Wasim Akram's maiden Test century rescues Pakistan in Adelaide On January 22, 1990, during the second Test between Pakistan and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Wasim Akram scored his first Test century, contributing 123 runs. This performance was instrumental in rescuing Pakistan from a precarious position and steering the match towards a draw. source: hindustantimes.com
  • Will Clark signs $15 million contract with San Francisco Giants On January 22, 1990, All-Star first baseman Will Clark signed a four-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, making him the highest-paid player in baseball at that time. The deal included a $2 million signing bonus and annual salaries of $1.75 million in 1990, $3.25 million in 1991, $3.75 million in 1992, and $4.25 million in 1993, with a no-trade clause ensuring his tenure with the team through 1993. source: washingtonpost.com
  • 17th Annual American Music Awards held at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles The 17th Annual American Music Awards took place on January 22, 1990, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Anita Baker, Alice Cooper, Gloria Estefan, and The Judds, the event recognized the most popular artists and albums from 1989. Notably, Milli Vanilli won three awards, including Favorite New Artist in both the pop-rock and soul-rhythm & blues categories, and Favorite Pop-Rock Single for "Girl You Know It's True." source: washingtonpost.com

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January 22, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 22, 1990?


January 22, 1990 was a Monday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1990 can also be written as 1/22/1990 in the US and as 22/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 22, 1990?


Famous people born on January 22, 1990:

  • Yousef Erakat
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  • Alizé Cornet
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    Professional French tennis player who achieved significant success, notably defeating Serena Williams and reaching world ranking number 11.

  • Logic
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    Renowned rapper known for his storytelling and socially conscious music.

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January 22, 1990: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1990:

  • Giorgio Caproni
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  • Mariano Rumor
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  • Roman Vishniac
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January 22, 1990: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 22, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1990 was How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

  1. - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You youtube
  2. - Pump Up The Jam youtube
  3. - Downtown Train youtube
  4. - Everything youtube
  5. - Two To Make It Right youtube

January 22, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1990 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

  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 22, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 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 22nd and January 28th.

  1. - I'll Be Good To You
  2. - Make It Like It Was
  3. - Real Love
  4. - Walk On By
  5. - Silky Soul
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January 22, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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January 22, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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January 22, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 01:47 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 22, 1990?


Someone born on January 22, 1990 is:

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