Friday May 12, 1989: on this day

May 12, 1989 was the 132nd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 12, 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 May 12, 1989, who was born and died on May 12, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi), movies (e.g. Do the Right Thing, directed by Spike Lee), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1989?


May 12, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1989 can also be written as 5/12/1989 in the US and as 12/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1989:

  • Entertainment tonight performs their 2,000th tv performance
  • Last graffiti-covered new york city subway car retired.
  • Retired british pilot jack mann is kidnapped by islamic fundamentalists.
  • The san bernardino train disaster kills four people, only to be followed a week later by an underground gasoline pipeline explosion, which kills two more people.

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May 12, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 12, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 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 May 12th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:24 pm and setting at 02:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1989.

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Who was born on May 12, 1989?


Famous people born on May 12, 1989:

  • Teleah Lomax

    Olympic medalist in track and field events.

  • Kateryna Kozlova

    Talented Ukrainian ballet dancer who has performed on international stages.

  • Eleftheria Eleftheriou

    Singer and actress from cypriot.

  • Cyprien Iov

    Youtube star.

  • Charleigh Engel

    Charleigh Engel is a talented singer who gained popularity for her soulful voice.

  • Arjay Leroy

    Arjay Leroy is a talented musician and songwriter who gained popularity for his unique style and compositions.

  • Kingston

    Kingston is a popular musician known for his hit songs and energetic performances.

  • Tifini Semara

    Tifini Semara is an Indonesian professional volleyball player who plays as an opposite hitter.

  • Cam Newton

    Athlete.

  • Prince Royce

    Musician.

  • Matthew Hann

    American basketball player.

  • Catalina Robayo
  • Travis McCabe
  • Sabina Radu
  • Sabrin Sburlea
  • Stefan Schmidt
  • Zhang Chenglong
  • Gabrielle Ruiz

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 11 months old,

or 419 months and 13 days old,

or 1823 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12767 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 1989?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 12, 1989.

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May 12, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1989:

  • Marcelle de Manziarly

    Composer dies at 89.

  • Joe Valdez Caballero

    At 81, the creator of hard taco shells dies.

  • Esteban de Jesús

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 12th

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May 12, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1989:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1989:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1989:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1989 was I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be There For You
  2. - Like A Prayer
  3. - Real Love
  4. - Forever Your Girl youtube
  5. - Soldier Of Love

May 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hand On Your Heart
  2. - Ferry Cross The Mersey
  3. - Miss You Like Crazy
  4. - Eternal Flame
  5. - Requiem

May 12, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1989 was Start Of A Romance by Skyy, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Start Of A Romance
  2. - I Like
  3. - Real Love
  4. - If I'm Not Your Lover
  5. - Don't Take My Mind On A Trip

May 12, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 1989 was Como Tu by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu
  2. - La Incondicional
  3. - MALA SUERTE
  4. - AMANDOTE Y SONANDOTE
  5. - Ya No Puedo Volver Contigo

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May 12, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Spike Lee

Starring: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson

Country: United States of America

Mystery Train

Mystery Train

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Masatoshi Nagase, Yûki Kudô, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee

Country: United States of America

Road House

Road House

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rowdy Herrington

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara

Country: United States of America

Sweetie

Sweetie

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Jane Campion

Starring: Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling

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

May 12, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Round the Twist

Round the Twist

Release year: 1989

Country: Australia

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Release year: 1989

Rory Bremner

Rory Bremner

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Kevin Bishop

Straight to the Heart

Straight to the Heart

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Stephane Gehami

May 12, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul by Douglas Adams

The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul

By:

The explosion at the Heathrow Airport passenger check-in desk is considered an act of God when it disappears in a ballof orange flame.

Star by Danielle Steel

Star

By:

Crystal Wyatt, a young, innocent, and strikingly beautiful girl, was a outcast. She was resentful of her father and shared a deep affection for their California ranch.

Billy Bathgate by E. L. Doctorow

Billy Bathgate

By:

This book can be opened to reveal the thrilling, perilous world of Billy Bathgate, a brazen boy who is accepted into a circle of Dutch Schultz gang members.

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

By:

As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence

A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving

A Prayer For Owen Meany

By:

I will never forget a boy with a distorted voice. Not because of his voice or because he was one of the most humble people I have ever known or because he was my favorite person.

May 12, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

All-Pro Basketball Zenbei! Pro Basketball

All-Pro Basketball Zenbei! Pro Basketball

Platform: NES

Genre: Traditional basketball with arcade-like elements

Publisher: Vic Tokai

Blockout

Blockout

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Commodore 64, Amiga, PC, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, Macintosh

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: California Dreams (computer versions) American Technos (arcade version)

Final Lap Twin

Final Lap Twin

Platform: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Racing RPG

Publisher: JP Namco; NA NEC

Battle Shark

Battle Shark

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows (home versions on Taito Legends)

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Curse of the Azure Bonds

Curse of the Azure Bonds

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, C64, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, NEC PC-9801

Genre: Role-playing game, Tactical RPG

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on May 12, 1989?

On May 12, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1989?

On May 12, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1989?

On May 12, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

Find out more about May 12th

history

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 May 1989?

May 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1989 calendar looked like.

Friday May 12, 1989