1990⚡ Event
Manuel Noriega Surrenders
During the United States invasion of Panama, Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces.
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What Happened in 1990?
Explore 9 historical moments from 1990 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1990(9)
1990⚡ Event
Marion Barry arrested for drug possession
During an FBI sting operation, Marion Barry, the mayor of Washington, D.C., was arrested for possession of crack cocaine. The event took place on January 18, 1990.
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1990⚡ Event
Soviet crackdown in Baku
The Soviet Red Army violently cracked down on Azeri pro-independence demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR.
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1990⚡ Event
Hiten spacecraft launched
Japan launched the Hiten spacecraft, the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States.
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1990⚡ Event
Prosper Avril ousted in Haiti
Eighteen months after seizing power, Prosper Avril was ousted as the military head of state of Haiti.
politics
1990⚡ Event
Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union
Lithuania becomes the first Soviet republic to declare the restoration of its independence.
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1990⚡ Event
Farzad Bazoft Hanged
Iraqi authorities hanged Iranian freelance reporter Farzad Bazoft on charges of spying for Israel.
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1990⚡ Event
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft
Thieves stole thirteen artworks valued at $500 million from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
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1990⚡ Event
Strangeways Prison riot begins
The longest prison riot in British history began at Strangeways Prison in Manchester, lasting for 25 days.
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Born in 1990(0)
No births recorded for 1990.
Deaths in 1990(0)
No deaths recorded for 1990.
Dates in 1990
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1990?
- 1990 saw 9 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1990?
- Key events of 1990 include: Manuel Noriega Surrenders, Marion Barry arrested for drug possession, Soviet crackdown in Baku.
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