1990 Movimenti sociali — Eventi Storici Verificati
1990 Movimenti sociali — Eventi Storici Verificati | TakeMeBack.to
- 03 Marzo Carole Gist crowned first African American Miss USA: On March 2, 1990, Carole Gist of Michigan was crowned Miss USA, becoming the first African American woman to win the title. The pageant was held at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. Gist, a 20-year-old model and student, also represented the United States as first runner-up at the Miss Universe 1990 competition. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 05 Marzo Gloria Carter Spann, sister of former President Jimmy Carter, dies at 63: Gloria Carter Spann, the last surviving sibling of former President Jimmy Carter, died on March 5, 1990, at the age of 63. She passed away from pancreatic cancer at Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, Georgia. Spann was an avid motorcyclist and activist, known for her involvement in the Georgia Motorcycle Rights Organization and for being one of the first women inducted into Harley-Davidson’s 100,000 Mile Club. source: washingtonpost.com
- 10 Marzo 4th American Comedy Awards held on March 10, 1990: The 4th American Comedy Awards took place on March 10, 1990, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony honored outstanding achievements in comedy for the year 1989. Notable winners included Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal for their performances in 'When Harry Met Sally...'. source: upi.com
- 13 Marzo Karl Münchinger, German conductor, dies at 74: Karl Münchinger, a renowned German conductor born on May 29, 1915, in Stuttgart, passed away on March 13, 1990, in his hometown. He was instrumental in reviving Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" through a 1960 recording with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra. Münchinger also made significant contributions to the interpretation of Bach's works, emphasizing moderate-sized ensembles and rhythmic vitality. source: encyclopedia.com
- 28 Marzo Jesse Owens awarded Congressional Gold Medal posthumously: On March 28, 1990, President George H. W. Bush posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to Jesse Owens, honoring his athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions. The ceremony was attended by Owens' widow, Ruth Owens, and other family members. President Bush praised Owens for his Olympic triumphs and his impact on American society. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
- 19 Agosto Leonard Bernstein's final concert at Tanglewood: On August 19, 1990, Leonard Bernstein conducted his last performance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood. The program included Benjamin Britten's "Four Sea Interludes" from "Peter Grimes" and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Bernstein suffered a coughing fit during the third movement of the Beethoven symphony but continued to conduct until the end. The concert was later released on CD as "Leonard Bernstein – The Final Concert" by Deutsche Grammophon. source: en.wikipedia.org
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