What happened on Thursday August 23, 1990?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1990:

• Saddam Hussein's televised hostage appearance On August 23, 1990, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein appeared on state television with a group of Western hostages, including a young British boy named Stuart Lockwood. Hussein claimed their detention was to prevent war and stated they were not being held as "human shields," despite their presence at strategic sites. The broadcast aimed to deter international military intervention by highlighting the hostages' safety under Iraqi custody. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• President Bush orders mobilization of military reserves for Persian Gulf On August 23, 1990, President George H.W. Bush authorized the call-up of U.S. military reserves to support Operation Desert Shield, the U.S. response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. This marked the first mobilization of military reserves in 20 years, with most of those summoned being Army reservists. The mobilization aimed to bolster U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf region. source: washingtonpost.com
• Armenia declares intention to establish independent statehood On August 23, 1990, the Supreme Council of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Armenia, marking the beginning of the process to establish an independent state. This declaration renamed the Armenian SSR to the Republic of Armenia and outlined the establishment of its own flag, coat of arms, and national anthem. It also emphasized the creation of a self-governing state with its own currency, military, and banking system, and guaranteed free speech and a multiparty democracy. The declaration served as the foundation for the development of Armenia's constitution. source: britannica.com

Events in 1990

August 23, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 23, 1990 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1990 can also be written as 8/23/1990 in the US and as 23/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1990 in August 1990 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1990:

• Geġam Harutyunyan
• Ali Pakdaman
• Andrej Koreškov
• Darko Jukić
• Mariama Jamanka
• Stefan Spirovski
• Čaba Silađi
• Rodrigo Germade
• A. G. Cook
• Casey Short
• Kendall Wesenberg
• Ian Hummer
• Taysom Hill
• Seth Curry
• Ryan Broekhoff
• Josefina Sruoga
• Laureano Rosas
• Alan Aguerre
• Rui Jorge Farto Correia
• Reimond Manco

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1990:

• David Rose

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• Viktor Ivanovyč Zarec'kyj
• Carlo II di Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
2. Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
3. Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
4. Poison - Unskinny Bop
5. Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory

August 23, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
2. DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
3. Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
4. Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
5. MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This

August 23, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1990 was Jerk Out by The Time, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. The Time - Jerk Out
2. Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
3. Babyface - My Kinda Girl
4. Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
5. Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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August 23, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:32 am and setting at 09:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.

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Someone born on August 23, 1990 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 2 days old,

or 1865 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13059 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1990.

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