Friday December 08, 1989: on this day

December 08, 1989 was the 342nd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1989, who was born and died on December 08, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Glory, directed by Edward Zwick), TV series (e.g. The Sweet Life) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 08, 1989?


December 08, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1989 can also be written as 12/8/1989 in the US and as 8/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 December 8th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1989.

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Who was born on December 08, 1989?


Famous people born on December 08, 1989:

  • Gerell Robinson

    Former American football wide receiver known for his college career at Arizona State University.

  • Jen Ledger

    Drummer.

  • Drew Doughty

    Drew Doughty is a professional ice hockey defenseman who has won multiple Stanley Cup championships with the Los Angeles Kings.

  • Andrew Nicholson

    Canadian basketball player.

  • Jesse Sene-Lefao

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Alonso Edward

    Panamanian sprinter.

  • Nicholas Hoult

    Actor.

  • Caleb Landry Jones

    Actor.

  • Jennifer Carole «Jen» Ledger

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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


You are 34 years 4 months old,

or 412 months and 11 days old,

or 1793 weeks

or 12551 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1989?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 08, 1989:

  • Hans Hartung

    German artist.

  • Bruno Carette

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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


Holidays on December 08, 1989:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1989 was We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Didn't Start The Fire
  2. - Another Day In Paradise
  3. - Blame It On The Rain
  4. - (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me
  5. - Don't Know Much

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1989 was You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
  2. - Don't Know Much
  3. - Let's Party
  4. - When You Come Back To Me
  5. - Lambada

December 08, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1989 was Here And Now by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Here And Now
  2. - It's The Real Thing
  3. - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
  4. - Knockin' On Heaven's Door
  5. - All Of My Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 1989 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 08, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
  2. - Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha
  3. - La Chica De Humo
  4. - Si Me Vas A Olvidar
  5. - Cuentame

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December 08, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

Glory

Glory

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman

Country: United States of America

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone

Country: United States of America

The Wizard

The Wizard

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Todd Holland

Starring: Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis, Vince Trankina

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

Blaze

Blaze

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Release year: 1989

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Country: United States of America

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Release year: 1989

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Alien Nation

Alien Nation

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Graham Baker

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

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

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

By:

Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

Daddy by Danielle Steel

Daddy

By:

Oliver Watson's world collapses around him after Sarah, his wife for eighteen years returns to Harvard to earn her master's degree. Oliver is left alone with his three children and the freedom that he doesn't fully understand.

Head First by Norman Cousins

Head First

By:

"An eloquent plea to two important emphases: better doctor-patient relationships and more patient involvement in the fight against disease. "--Melvin

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It

By:

Robert Fulghum, in his first sensational best-seller, EVERYTHING IMPORTANT I NEED TO KNOW, LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN, reminded readers of simple, yet still-true truths.

Jimmy Stewart And His Poems by Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart And His Poems

By:

"I am certain I never said it to myself: "Now, Jim--why not you sit down and create a poem?" Although it is still a mystery to my mind, I believe it was something that actually happened.

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

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

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Platform: Mega Drive/Genesis, Virtual Console, Mega Drive Handheld, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sega

Codename: ICEMAN

Codename: ICEMAN

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Adventure game, partially Submarine simulator

Publisher: Sierra

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

SaGa

SaGa

Platform: Game Boy, WonderSwan Color, mobile phones, Nintendo DS, Super Nintendo, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix (formerly Square)

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

Platform: NES

Genre: Sports (softball)

Publisher: Tonkin House[1] Brøderbund

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1989?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1989?

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

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1989?

December 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1989 calendar looked like.

Friday December 8, 1989