What happened on Wednesday January 24, 1990?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1990:

• Japan launches Hiten, its first lunar probe On January 24, 1990, Japan launched Hiten, its first lunar probe, marking the first robotic lunar mission since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 in 1976 and the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States. Hiten was designed to test technologies for future lunar and planetary missions. During its mission, Hiten released a small orbiter named Hagoromo into lunar orbit, though communication with Hagoromo was lost shortly after release. source: science.nasa.gov

Events in 1990

January 24, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 24, 1990 was a Wednesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1990 can also be written as 1/24/1990 in the US and as 24/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1990 in January 1990 calendar

Famous people died on January 24, 1990:

• Madge Bellamy

  Madge Bellamy was an American film actress who rose to fame during the silent era, most notably for her roles in 'Lorna Doone' and 'White Zombie.' She was regarded for her beauty and expressive performances, which made her a popular leading lady of the 1920s. [bio]

• Francesco Mei

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 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. Michael Bolton - How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
2. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
3. Rod Stewart - Downtown Train
4. Jody Watley - Everything
5. Seduction - Two To Make It Right

January 24, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1990 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
2. Kylie Minogue - Tears On My Pillow
3. Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me
4. 49ers - Touch Me
5. Soul II Soul - Get A Life

January 24, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 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. Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan - I'll Be Good To You
2. Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
3. Skyy - Real Love
4. Sybil - Walk On By
5. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1990 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 24, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 03:55 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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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1990

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Someone born on January 24, 1990 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months

or 1895 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13269 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1990?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 24th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 24, 1990.

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