What happened on Friday January 26, 1990?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1990:

• Death of Lewis Mumford, renowned historian and urban theorist Lewis Mumford, an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic, died on January 26, 1990, at his home in Amenia, New York, at the age of 94. He was celebrated for his analysis of the effects of technology and urbanization on human societies throughout history. source: britannica.com
• Annular solar eclipse visible over Antarctica and South Atlantic An annular solar eclipse occurred on January 26, 1990, with maximum eclipse at 19:31 UTC. The eclipse path passed over Antarctica, the Weddell Sea, and the South Atlantic Ocean. In Antarctica, the eclipse was annular, while in parts of southern South America, including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay, it was observed as a partial eclipse. source: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov
• Red Sox hire Elaine Weddington as assistant general manager On January 26, 1990, the Boston Red Sox appointed Elaine Weddington as their assistant general manager, making her the highest-ranking Black female executive in Major League Baseball at that time. A graduate of St. John's University, Weddington had received a scholarship from the Jackie Robinson Foundation. source: thisdayinbaseball.com

Events in 1990

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

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January 26, 1990 was a Friday and it was the 26th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1990 can also be written as 1/26/1990 in the US and as 26/1/1990 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1990 in January 1990 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1990:

• Peter Sagan

  Peter Sagan is a world-renowned Slovak professional cyclist, multiple world champion, and one of the most successful road bicycle racers of...

• Sergio Pérez

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• Kherington Payne

Famous people born in 1990

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1990:

• Lewis Mumford

  American sociologist and historian (b. 1895).

Famous people who died in 1990

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 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 26th is Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1990 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1990 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 06:17 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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Someone born on January 26, 1990 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 29 days old,

or 1895 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13268 days old,

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There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1990?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 26, 1990.

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