Saturday August 05, 1989: on this day

August 05, 1989 was the 217th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 05, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1989, who was born and died on August 05, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Batdance by Prince), movies (e.g. The Abyss, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1989?


August 05, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1989 can also be written as 8/5/1989 in the US and as 5/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 05, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1989:

  • General elections are held in nicaragua with the sandinista front winning a majority.
  • Jaime paz zamora is elected president of bolivia, taking office the next day.
  • U.s. congressman mickey leland (d-tx) and 15 others die in a plane crash in ethiopia.
  • The presidents of five central american countries agree that the u.s.-backed ''contras'' fighting the government of nicaragua should be disbanded and evicted from their bases in honduras by december 5.
  • Federal express purchases flying tiger line for approximately 800 million u.s. dollars.
  • Prime minister of new zealand david lange resigns for health reasons and is replaced by geoffrey palmer.
  • ''sts-28'': space shuttle ''columbia'' takes off on a secret 5-day military mission.
  • Toshiki kaifu becomes prime minister of japan.
  • The asteroid 4769 castalia is the first asteroid directly imaged by radar from arecibo.

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August 05, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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August 05, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1989 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 05, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 10:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Who was born on August 05, 1989?


Famous people born on August 05, 1989:

  • Jessica Nigri

    Jessica nigri is a well-known model and cosplayer who gained fame for her elaborate and creative costumes at various conventions and events.

  • Jessica Mauboy

    Jessica mauboy is an australian musician known for her success as a singer, songwriter, and actress.

  • Mathieu Manset

    French footballer.

  • Ryan Bertrand

    English footballer.

  • Aaron Chewning

    Vine star.

  • Colt Tombs

    American notable family, roderick george tombs' son, better known as rowdy roddy piper, pro wrestler.

  • Grégory Sertic
  • Hunter Elliott
  • Emir Faccioli
  • Feng Shanshan
  • Gia Grigalava
  • Alexandru Ioniță
  • Daniel Jasinski
  • Darren Keet
  • Ermir Lenjani
  • Marcelo Padilha Gonçalves
  • Cliff Matthews
  • Rob Miller
  • Dyego Zuffo
  • Amy Atkinson

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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August 05, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 8 months old,

or 416 months and 19 days old,

or 1811 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12681 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1989.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1989?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1989.

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August 05, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1989:

  • Ralph Meeker

    American stage, television, and film actor.

  • Antonino Agostino
  • Toni Breder
  • John Larsen

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1989:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1989 was Batdance by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Batdance youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - So Alive
  4. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 05, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swing The Mood
  2. - Wouldn't Change A Thing
  3. - French Kiss
  4. - Poison
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 05, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1989 was On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II") by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
  2. - Batdance (From "Batman")
  3. - They Want Money
  4. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  5. - Midnight Special

August 05, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  2. - La Incondicional
  3. - Te Amo
  4. - A donde vayas
  5. - Aunque mal paguen ellas

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August 05, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Abyss

The Abyss

Release year: 1989

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester

Country: United States of America

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

Skinheads

Skinheads

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Starring: Chuck Connors, Barbara Bain, Jason Culp, Brian Brophy

Parenthood

Parenthood

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

August 05, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Split Ends

Split Ends

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

Nightmare Classics

Nightmare Classics

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

August 05, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

It'S Always Something by Gilda Radner

It'S Always Something

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A commemo- rative edition, It's Always Something, of Gilda Radner's memoir has been published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death from ovarian carcinoma.

The Negotiator by Frederick Forsyth

The Negotiator

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Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.

From Beirut To Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman

From Beirut To Jerusalem

By:

"If you only have one book to read about the Middle East, this should be it." ---Seymour M. HershOne the most insightful books about the Middle East, From Beirut To Jerusalem.

The Good Times by Russell Baker

The Good Times

By:

"Choice...superb...even more riveting than the author last, which won a Pulitzer...hilarious as well as heartbreaking...When you put this book down you will feel privileged to have gotten to know, intimately, a

The Russia House by John le Carré

The Russia House

By:

John le Carre is a world-renowned spy novelist, with The Russia House being a classic. With critical knowledge, navigate readers through the shadows of international spying.

August 05, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Rick Dangerous

Rick Dangerous

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, DOS

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Rainbird Software

Fire Shark Same! Same! Same!

Fire Shark Same! Same! Same!

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP/EU Toaplan; NA Romstar; NA Dreamworks; KR Dooyong

Australian Rules Football

Australian Rules Football

Platform: C64 ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC

Genre: Sports

F-1 Pilot

F-1 Pilot

Platform: PC Engine

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Pack-In-Video

Big Run - The Supreme 4WD Challenge

Big Run - The Supreme 4WD Challenge

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Jaleco

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1989?

On August 05, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1989?

On August 05, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1989?

On August 05, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for August 1989?

August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1989 calendar looked like.

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