Japan launches Hiten, the country's first lunar probe, the first robotic lunar probe since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 in 1976, and the first lunar probe launched by a country other than Soviet Union or the United States. Date: January 24, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events…
Protests in Azerbaijan, part of the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. Date: January 20, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 20 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir due to an insurgency. Date: January 19, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry is arrested for drug possession in an FBI sting. Date: January 18, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
Douglas Wilder becomes the first elected African American governor as he takes office as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Date: January 13, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
A seven-day pogrom breaks out against the Armenian civilian population of Baku, Azerbaijan, during which Armenians were beaten, tortured, murdered, and expelled from the city. Date: January 12, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications. Date: January 10, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Pakistan's deadliest train accident an overloaded passenger train collides with an empty freight train, resulting in 307 deaths and 700 injuries. Date: January 4, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 4 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
United States invasion of Panama: Manuel Noriega, former leader of Panama, surrenders to American forces. Date: January 3, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 3 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)
David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City's first black mayor. Date: January 1, 1990 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1990 📅 On This Day (Today)