March 11th, 1990

March 11th, 1990, fell on a Sunday. It was day 70 of 1990. The decade was the 1990s.

31 years, 1 months and 8 days have passed since March 11th, 1990.

On This Date

Events that occurred on March 11th, 1990:

Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 11th, 1990:

United States: Escapade - Janet Jackson
United Kingdom: Dub Be Good To Me - Beats International

Movie Box Office

Which movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "Driving Miss Daisy" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is March 11th, 1990 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.

Spring has started to creep in and the days are beginning to get longer. In America, the song Escapade by Janet Jackson is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International is the number one hit song.

George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Driving Miss Daisy is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still popular. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment.

It's 1990, so the airwaves are being dominated by music artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Vanilla Ice, Mariah Carey, Stevie B, Madonna and MC Hammer. Tributes are pouring in for American college basketball player Hank Gathers, who recently died after he collapsed during a game. Gathers was 23 years of age and had a heart condition. An outbreak of violent tornadoes is currently affecting central parts of the United States.

The Soviet Union is continuing to unravel, as Lithuania declares its independence from the USSR. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Knots Landing", "The Golden Girls", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Saved by the Bell". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "Super Mario Land", "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse" and "Phantasy Star II".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Muppet Babies", "Pingu", "The Real Ghostbusters" and "Count Duckula". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Water Ring Toss", "Sylvanian Families", "Popples" and "Jenga".

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on March 11th, 1990.

Bette Midler - "From a Distance"
"From a Distance" by Bette Midler would go on to win a Grammy for 1990's Song of the Year.
Costs in 1990.
In 1990, $100 USD was worth roughly $195 in today's money. i.e. A weekly wage of $300 in 1990 would the same as receiving $585 in 2019. A house in the United States could be purchased for around $122,000 in 1990. Gas was about $1.15 per gallon. Adjusted for inflation, that would be the same as paying $1.89 per gallon in 2019.
George H. W. Bush.
U.S. President George H. W. Bush. was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1990.
Dances with Wolves
"Dances with Wolves" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1990.
Best football players in 1990.
The best soccer / football players in 1990 were Lothar Matthäus, Diego Maradona, Salvatore Schillaci, Andreas Brehme, Paul Gascoigne, Franco Baresi, Enzo Scifo, Jürgen Klinsmann, Roberto Baggio, Frank Rijkaard and Guido Buchwald.
1990 in movies.
Movies released in 1990 included Ghost, Home Alone, Pretty Woman, Total Recall, Dances with Wolves, Back to the Future Part III, Kindergarten Cop, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Presumed Innocent, Die Hard 2, Gremlins 2 and Predator 2.
Early 1990s Fashion
Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as coloured tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon coloured tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts and ripped jeans.
Who were the best NBA players in 1990?
In 1990, the best NBA players were Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Akeem Olajuwon, John Stockton, Tom Chambers, Kevin Johnson, James Worthy, Chris Mullin, David Robinson, Clyde Drexler and Joe Dumars.
1990 in music.
Popular artists in 1990 included Vanilla Ice, Adamski, Elton John, Sinead O'Connor, Robert Plant, Madonna, ZZ Top, Snap!, INXS, Maria McKee, Ice Cube, MC Hammer and The Beautiful South.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

This date fell on a weekend.
31 years, 1 months and 8 days have passed since March 11th, 1990.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 10 of 1990.
Leap Year: 1990 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on March 11th, 1990, will be 31 years of age.
People born in 1990 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 637113600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around March 11th, 1990:

February 11th, 1990: Boxing: Buster Douglas causes an upset by defeating Mike Tyson in Tokyo, Japan.
February 11th, 1990: Nelson Mandela is freed from prison.
February 14th, 1990: The famous "Pale Blue Dot" photograph of Earth is sent back by Voyager 1.
March 2nd, 1990: The Hunt for Red October (1990) is released.
March 4th, 1990: American college basketball player Hank Gathers dies after collapsing during a game.
This date: March 11th, 1990
March 18th, 1990: 15-year-old twins Dannette and Jeanette Millbrook go missing in Augusta, Georgia.
March 23rd, 1990: The movie Pretty Woman (1990), starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, is released.
March 30th, 1990: The movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) is released.
April 1st, 1990: WrestleMania VI: The Ultimate Warrior defeats Hulk Hogan at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada.
April 6th, 1990: The first episode of Australian children's TV show "Round the Twist" is aired.
April 8th, 1990: 18-year-old Ryan White dies from AIDS after having contracted the virus from contaminated blood during a treatment in 1984.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 11th, 1990, will have the star sign Pisces.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Aquarius.
Zodiac Element: Water.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1990 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
Native American Zodiac: March 11th, 1990 falls under the Wolf.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.

Television Shows

TV shows that people would have been watching around this time.

One Foot in the Grave - British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.
Family Matters - Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.
Saved by the Bell - Comedy series about a group of friends in high school.
Seinfeld - Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.
Quantum Leap - TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.
Roseanne - Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.
The Wonder Years - A TV show that was set in the late sixties.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Animated series about a team of four teenage turtles.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard.
Full House - Sitcom about a widowed man who looks after his three daughters.
21 Jump Street - TV series starring Johnny Depp.
Married... with Children - Comedy series starring Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.

1990 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1990.

Nellie the Elephant
The Simpsons
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Saved by the Bell
Hey Dude
Babar
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Noozles
Roseanne
Garfield and Friends
Count Duckula
The Wonder Years
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fireman Sam
Full House
DuckTales
Adventures of the Little Koala
21 Jump Street
Married... with Children
ALF
The Real Ghostbusters
Pingu
Growing Pains
Thomas the Tank Engine
The Cosby Show
Muppet Babies
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Danger Mouse
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

1990 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1990:

Yo-yo
Polly Pocket
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Game Boy
Jenga
Micro Machines
Popples
Sylvanian Families
Transformers
My Little Pony (figures)
Water Ring Toss
Easy-Bake Oven

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

Phantasy Star II - RPG game developed by SEGA.
World Cup Italia '90 - Soccer game for the Sega Mega Drive.
Super Mario World - Released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Batman: The Video Game - Released on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse - Released on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Herzog Zwei - Real-time strategy video game for the SEGA.
The Revenge of Shinobi - Platform game by SEGA.
Golden Axe - Conan the Barbarian-style beat 'em-up game.
Super Mario Land - Released for the Game Boy.
SimCity - City-building simulation game developed by Maxis.
Gain Ground - Action-strategy arcade game.
Duck Hunt - Light gun shooter game.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures and noteable people who were born on the 11th of March:

March 11th, 1931: Rupert Murdoch: Business magnate.
March 11th, 1953: Jimmy Iovine: Entrepreneur / record executive.
March 11th, 1969: Terrence Howard: Actor.
March 11th, 1971: Johnny Knoxville: Stunt performer.
March 11th, 1978: Didier Drogba: Soccer player.

Weather

Weather information for March 11th, 1990:

Dublin, Ireland: It was 11.7 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 43.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 6.39 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.27cm.
London, England: Temperature: 11.17 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on March 11th, 1990?

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on March 11th, 1990?

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland on this date?

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on March 11th, 1990 was probably conceived around the 1st of June, 1989. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 11th, 1990 is the 19th of December, 1990. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about March 11th, 1990.

11,363 days have passed since this date.
981,759,600 seconds have passed since the March 11th, 1990.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,145,386,200 times.
Since March 11th, 1990, earth has travelled approximately 506,587,953,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 163,626,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 84,431,326 steps. That's about 37,525 miles!
Since this date, 11,781,115 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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