Tuesday August 15, 1989: on this day

August 15, 1989 was the 227th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1989, who was born and died on August 15, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Little Monsters, directed by Richard Greenberg), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1989?


August 15, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1989 can also be written as 8/15/1989 in the US and as 15/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 15, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1989:

  • Cancer sufferer / sf giant pitcher dave dravecky breaks arm on mound
  • Frederik de klerk becomes president of south africa
  • Giorgio lamberti swims world record 200m free style
  • In 2nd start since after cancer treatment, giants dave dravecky breaks his pitching arm while throwing to tim raines
  • Us venus probe magellan launched from space shuttle
  • China eastern airlines flight 5510 crashes after takeoff from shanghai hongqiao international airport, killing 34 of the 40 people on board.

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August 15, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 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 15th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 05:17 am.

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 15, 1989?


Famous people born on August 15, 1989:

  • Carlos PenaVega
    Carlos PenaVega

    American actor and singer.

  • Joe Jonas

    Joe jonas is an american singer/songwriter known for being a member of the pop band jonas brothers.

  • Belinda Peregrín Schüll

    Belinda peregrín schüll is a mexican singer, actress, and television personality known for her successful music career and roles in...

  • Arsen Galstyan

    Olympic gold medalist in judo.

  • Carlos Pena Jr

    American singer and actor (big time rush).

  • Jordan Rapana

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Ryan McGowan

    Australian footballer.

  • Belinda Peregrin

    World music singer.

  • Kristina Karjalainen

    Estonian-finnish model miss estonia 2013.

  • Joseph Vincent

    Pop singer.

  • Arequipa (Peru)
  • Courtney Hope
  • Belinda
  • Andre Clennon
  • Rob Horne

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 7 months old,

or 415 months and 14 days old,

or 1806 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12645 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1989?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1989.

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August 15, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1989:

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Minoru Genda

    Japanese general, pilot, and politician (d. 1989).

  • Thrasyvoulos Tsakalotos

    Officer in the greek army (born 1897).

  • F de Jong Edz

    Dutch historian / director (iisg).

  • Annibale Silvani

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Jonnette Fitzgerald

    Jonnette Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American author known for her award-winning novels.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1989:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - Cold Hearted youtube
  4. - Don't Wanna Lose You youtube
  5. - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 15, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. 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 15, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1989 was Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  2. - It's No Crime
  3. - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
  4. - Batdance (From "Batman")
  5. - Congratulations

August 15, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 15, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Monsters

Little Monsters

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Richard Greenberg

Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton

Country: United States of America

Romero

Romero

Release year: 1989

Directed by: John Duigan

Starring: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez

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

The Package

The Package

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joanna Cassidy, John Heard

Millennium

Millennium

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Cheryl Ladd, Daniel J. Travanti, Robert Joy

August 15, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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

Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

From Beirut To Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman

From Beirut To Jerusalem

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"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 Temple Of My Familiar by Alice Walker

The Temple Of My Familiar

By:

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.

Summer Of '49 by David Halberstam

Summer Of '49

By:

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam brings us back to a time when dreams of an America almost forgotten were possible with his incredible talent, passion, insight.

Polar Star by Martin Cruz Smith

Polar Star

By:

He made too many enemies. He was kicked out of his party membership. Arkady Renko, once Moscow's most prominent criminal investigator, now works in anonymity aboard a Russian factory ship that is working with American trawlers.

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

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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

August 15, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black Gold

Black Gold

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, Commodore 64

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: reLINE Software Rainbow Arts

Double Dunk

Double Dunk

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Traditional basketball simulation

Publisher: Atari

HardBall II

HardBall II

Platform: Amiga, DOS, Macintosh

Publisher: Accolade

Colorful Dragon

Colorful Dragon

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Action game, maze game

Publisher: AS Sachen; NA Bunch Games

Demon's World/Horror Story

Demon's World/Horror Story

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine (as Horror Story)

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Taito Corporation Toaplan (in some regions)

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1989?

On August 15, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1989?

On August 15, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1989?

On August 15, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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 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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