What happened on Sunday August 26, 1990?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1990:

• Bulgarian Socialist Party Headquarters Attacked On August 26, 1990, thousands of protesters stormed and set fire to the headquarters of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) in Sofia. The unrest was sparked by the BSP's delay in removing a prominent red star from the building, a symbol of the former Communist regime. The fire caused extensive damage, leading to widespread condemnation and raising concerns about the country's stability during its transition from communism. source: washingtonpost.com
• Gainesville Student Murders Between August 24 and August 27, 1990, five college students were murdered in Gainesville, Florida, in a series of brutal attacks that shocked the community. The victims were Sonja Larson, 18, and Christina Powell, 17, on August 24; Christa Hoyt, 18, on August 25; and Tracy Paules, 23, and Manuel Taboada, 23, on August 27. The killer, later identified as Danny Rolling, was dubbed the "Gainesville Ripper" due to the nature of the crimes. Rolling was arrested on September 7, 1990, and executed in 2006. source: miamiherald.com
• Bo Jackson hits fourth consecutive home run after returning from injury On August 26, 1990, Bo Jackson returned from a six-week stint on the disabled list and hit a 435-foot home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson in his first at-bat. This home run marked his fourth consecutive home run, tying a major-league record. Jackson had previously hit three home runs in a game against the New York Yankees on July 17, 1990, before injuring his shoulder. In the August 26 game, Jackson also added a single and a double, contributing to the Kansas City Royals' 8-2 victory over the Mariners. source: latimes.com
• Beth Daniel wins Northgate LPGA Classic Beth Daniel secured her third victory in four tournaments by winning the Northgate LPGA Classic on August 26, 1990, at Edinburgh USA Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. She shot a final-round 68, finishing with a 54-hole total of 203 (−13), six strokes ahead of runners-up Chris Johnson and Penny Hammel. This win marked her fifth tournament victory of the 1990 season. source: upi.com

Events in 1990

August 26, 1990: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 26, 1990 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1990 can also be written as 8/26/1990 in the US and as 26/8/1990 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 26, 1990:

• Tang Chang

  Thai artist (d. 1990).

• Minoru Honda

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 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 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1990 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:41 pm and setting at 10:16 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 26, 1990 is:

35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 28 days old,

or 1865 weeks

or 13055 days old,

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