Wednesday, 14th November 1990 in Berlin

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Wednesday, 14th November 1990 marked a significant moment in Berlin's history as the city continued its transformation following the fall of the Berlin Wall just days earlier. The Brandenburg Gate and remnants of the wall itself stood as powerful symbols of a nation being reunited. Berlin, once divided by concrete and ideology, was becoming whole again, with citizens from East and West exploring their shared future.

On this date in 1990, music producer Frank Farian made a public admission that would shake the entertainment industry. The German producer confessed that the R&B duo Milli Vanilli had not sung the vocals on their chart-topping album Girl You Know It's True, exposing one of pop music's most significant frauds. This revelation came shortly after the group had been stripped of their Grammy Award, cementing the scandal's place in music history.

Two decades earlier, the Croatian War of Independence saw its naval conflict intensify when Croatian commandos attacked the Yugoslav patrol boat Mukos on this same date in 1991, marking the beginning of the Battle of the Dalmatian Channels. The conflict would shape the Balkans for years to come and highlight the tensions that had been building throughout the region.

The weather on this November day in Berlin was drizzly, typical of the season as autumn turned toward winter. Those observing the sky would have noticed a waxing gibbous moon overhead, with the Scorpio zodiac sign dominant during this period. DayAtlas provides detailed weather information, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any given date and location, making it possible to explore the specific conditions and happenings of days both recent and distant.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 14th November 1990

Drizzle

Sunrise 08:26
Sunset 17:15
Sunshine duration 00:38 hours
Daylight duration 08:49 hours

Maximum temperature 10.3°C
Minimum temperature 7.2°C

Wind speed 15.8km/h from SSW
Precipitation 1.4mm

Bakers learn that timing matters more than ingredients.

Fortune of the Day

14th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on November 14 blend Scorpio's intense passion with Neptunian spirituality and imagination. They are profoundly thoughtful, mysterious, and possess remarkable inner wisdom. Their personalities captivate others through hidden depths and emotional intelligence.

Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals excel in loyalty, transformative power, and intuitive understanding of others. Their weaknesses include controlling tendencies and a penchant for secrecy. They sometimes become lost in their own psychological labyrinths.

Love November 14 natives love with absolute devotion and seek deep, transformative partnerships. They require emotional authenticity and spiritual connection above all else. Their passion is magnetic and mysterious, yet demanding.

Caree & Finance These people thrive in professions requiring depth: psychology, spirituality, investigation, or creative arts. Their financial intuition is remarkable, though controlling urges may hinder success. With their determination, they achieve deep career fulfillment.

Health Those born on this day should channel their emotional intensity through movement and meditation. Mental health requires attention, as they're prone to inner intensity. Regular spiritual practices support their natural well-being.


That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.


Chinese year of the Horse (Metal).

Fun Facts About 14th November

Name Days in Your Language: Aphrodite, Chrystal, Cristal, Crystal, Kristal, Krystal, Venecia, Venice, Venus


Someone born on this day in 1990 would be 35 years old today — just 12,936 days into life, which is roughly 310,465 hours, 18,627,949 minutes, or 1,117,676,941 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 318. day of the year.


There are 47 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 46 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 14th November

  • Francisco Lindor, Puerto Rican baseball player (1993)
  • Shūhei Nomura, Japanese actor (1993)
  • Samuel Umtiti, French footballer (1993)
  • Miriam Brouwer, Canadian cyclist (1991)
  • Taylor Hall, Canadian ice hockey player (1991)
  • Graham Patrick Martin, American actor (1991)
  • Thinzar Shunlei Yi, Burmese activist (1991)
  • Roman Bürki, Swiss footballer (1990)
  • Jessica Jacobs, Australian actress and singer (died 2008) (1990)
  • Vlad Chiricheș, Romanian footballer (1989)

Lives Remembered on 14th November

  • Ernst Happel, Austrian footballer and coach (born 1925) (1992)
  • Tony Richardson, English-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1928) (1991)
  • Sol Kaplan, American composer and conductor (born 1919) (1990)
  • Jimmy Murphy, Welsh footballer, manager, assistant manager, coach, and scout (born 1910) (1989)
  • Haywood S. Hansell, American general (born 1903) (1988)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 14th November

  • Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment (Guinea-Bissau)
  • Children's Day, celebrated on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru (previously on November 20). (India)
  • Christian feast day: Alberic of Utrecht
  • Christian feast day: All Saints of the Carmelites
  • Christian feast day: All Souls of the Benedictine family
  • Christian feast day: Barlaam of Kiev (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Dubricius (Dyfrig, or Devereux)
  • Christian feast day: Hypatius of Gangra
  • Christian feast day: Joseph Pignatelli SJ
  • Christian feast day: Justinian I (Eastern Orthodox and Lutheran Church)
  • Christian feast day: Laurence O'Toole
  • Christian feast day: Nikola Tavelic
  • Christian feast day: Philip the Apostle (Eastern Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Samuel Seabury (Anglican Communion)
  • Christian feast day: Serapion of Algiers
  • Christian feast day: Sidonius (Saëns)
  • Christian feast day: Venera (Veneranda)
  • Christian feast day: November 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Day of the Colombian Woman (Colombia)
  • Mobile Brigade Day (Indonesia)
  • World Diabetes Day (International)
  • Dobruja Day (Romania)

What Happened on 14th November?

  • In poor conditions caused by Cyclone Forrest, Vietnam Airlines Flight 474 crashes near Nha Trang, killing 30. (1992)
  • American and British authorities announce indictments against two Libyan intelligence officials in connection with the downing of the Pan Am Flight 103. (1991)
  • Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returns to Phnom Penh after thirteen years in exile. (1991)
  • After German reunification, the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland sign a treaty confirming the Oder–Neisse line as the border between Germany and Poland. (1990)
  • While on approach to Zurich Airport, Alitalia Flight 404 crashes into Stadlerberg Mountain near Weiach, killing 46. (1990)