Tuesday August 08, 1989: on this day

August 08, 1989 was the 220th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1989, who was born and died on August 08, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1989?


August 08, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1989 can also be written as 8/8/1989 in the US and as 8/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 08, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1989:

  • Us space shuttle sts-28 launched
  • Space shuttle program: sts-28 mission : space shuttle columbia takes off on a secret five-day military mission.

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August 08, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 08, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:54 pm and setting at 10:56 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 08, 1989?


Famous people born on August 08, 1989:

  • Cassandr Martin

    Renowned bodybuilder known for her strength and physique.

  • Eduarda Amorim

    Eduarda Amorim is a Brazilian handball player who has played for the Brazilian national team and various professional clubs.

  • Sesil Karatantcheva

    Bulgarian-kazakhstan tennis player.

  • Ken Baumann

    Ken baumann is an american actor known for his role as ben boykewich on the tv show 'the secret life of the american teenager'.

  • Anthony Rizzo

    American baseball player.

  • Prajakta Mali

    Indian actress.

  • Hannah Miley

    English-scottish swimmer.

  • DeMar DeRozan

    Athlete.

  • Aleksandra Szwed

    Polish singer and actress.

  • Ali Cobrin
    Ali Cobrin
  • Shavon Kirksey
  • Taras Stepanenko
  • Sesil Karatantcheva (Сесил Радославова Каратанчева)

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 8 months old,

or 416 months and 18 days old,

or 1811 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12680 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1989?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1989.

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August 08, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1989:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - Batdance youtube
  4. - So Alive
  5. - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 08, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. 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 08, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1989 was Batdance (From "Batman") by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Batdance (From "Batman")
  2. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  3. - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
  4. - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
  5. - They Want Money

August 08, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. 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 08, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

Release year: 1989

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann

Country: United States of America

Let It Ride

Let It Ride

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Joe Pytka

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly

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

Blood Red

Blood Red

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Starring: Eric Roberts, Giancarlo Giannini, Dennis Hopper, Burt Young

August 08, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

August 08, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Temple Of My Familiar by Alice Walker

The Temple Of My Familiar

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The Temple of My Familiar was first published by Alice Walker in 1990. It spent over four months on The New York Times Bestseller List.

Blessings by Belva Plain

Blessings

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Jennie Rakowsky was 36 years old when her dreams began to come true. She was about to marry an amazing man. Her career as a lawyer was on the rise, and she was never more beautiful.

Garden Of Lies by Eileen Goudge

Garden Of Lies

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Sylvie Rosenthal, in a moment of terror, swaps her newborn daughter, the obvious child of her lover, with another baby girl. The fate of the two young women, who lead separate lives, leads them to meet again

King Of The Night by Laurence Leamer

King Of The Night

By:

This candid and uncensored portrait of Johnny Carson is based on observations from ex-wives, partners, colleagues, family members, friends, and colleagues. It provides a close-up look at America's most well-known talk-show host.

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.

August 08, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ghost Lion

Ghost Lion

Platform: NES

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Kemco

Dogs of War

Dogs of War

Platform: Atari ST, AmigaOS

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

Genre: Comedy, Martial arts, Science fantasy

Final Lap Twin

Final Lap Twin

Platform: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Racing RPG

Publisher: JP Namco; NA NEC

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Platform: Family Computer/NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: SETA

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1989?

On August 08, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1989?

On August 08, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1989?

On August 08, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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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