Born in April 1990 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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April 1990 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in April 1990

• April 1, 1990: The Community Charge (poll tax) takes effect in England and Wales amid widespread protests. It was significant as it led to the resignation of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
• April 6, 1990: Robert Mapplethorpe's The Perfect Moment show of nude and homoerotic photographs opens in Cincinnati despite accusations of indecency. It sparked debates on freedom of expression and artistic censorship.
• April 7, 1990: Iran–Contra affair: John Poindexter is found guilty of 5 charges but later reversed on appeal. The scandal involved the sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to the Contras in Nicaragua.
• April 8, 1990: In Nepal, Birendra of Nepal lifts a ban on political parties following violent protests. It marked the beginning of Nepal's transition to a multi-party democracy.
• April 9, 1990: Comet Austin, the brightest comet visible from Earth since 1975, makes its closest approach to the sun. It was a rare astronomical event that captured the attention of astronomers and the public.
• April 12, 1990: Lothar de Maizière becomes prime minister of East Germany, heading a conservative coalition that favors German reunification. His appointment was a key step in the process of German reunification.
• April 13, 1990: Cold War: The Soviet Union apologizes for the Katyn massacre. The massacre was a major atrocity committed by the Soviet Union during World War II, and the apology was a significant step in improving relations between the two countries.
• April 14, 1990: Junk bond financier Michael Milken pleaded guilty to fraud-related charges and was sentenced to 10 years in jail. His case was a major financial scandal of the 1980s.
• April 20, 1990: 17-year-old Christopher Kerze goes missing in Eagan, Minnesota. He remains missing as of February 2021. His disappearance is still an unsolved mystery.
• April 21, 1990: Japanese Yoshio Tani murders gold merchant Turkka Elovirta and businessman Juhani Komulainen in Finland, having convinced them to buy a nonexistent Nazi gold stash. The case gained international attention due to its bizarre nature.
• April 22, 1990: Lebanon hostage crisis: Lebanese kidnappers release American educator Robert Polhill, who had been held hostage since January 1987. His release was a significant development in the ongoing hostage crisis.
• April 24, 1990: Cold War: West Germany and East Germany agree to merge currency and economies on July 1. This agreement was a major step towards German reunification.
• April 25, 1990: Violeta Chamorro is sworn in as President of Nicaragua, the first woman elected as a head of state in the Americas. Her election marked a transition to democracy in Nicaragua after years of Sandinista rule.
• April 26, 1990: A 7.0 earthquake shakes the Chinese province of Qinghai leaving 126 dead. The earthquake caused significant damage and loss of life.
• April 30, 1990: Lebanon hostage crisis: Lebanese kidnappers release American educator Frank H. Reed, who had been held hostage since September 1986. His release was another step towards resolving the hostage crisis.