Friday August 18, 1989: on this day

August 18, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1989 can also be written as 8/18/1989 in the US and as 18/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Here's what happened on August 18, 1989:

• Leading presidential hopeful luis carlos galan is assassinated near bogota in colombia.
• Arturo barrios of mexico sets the 10 km record (27:08.23) in berlin, germany.
• Bucky dent replaces dallas green as new york yankees' manager.
• Polish president wojciech jaruzelski nominates solidarity activist tadeusz mazowiecki to be prime minister, the first non-communist in power in 42 years.
• The pan-european picnic, a peace demonstration held on the austrian-hungarian border.
• August 19–21 ndash in response to the murder of a judge, a provincial police chief, and presidential candidate galán, the authorities of colombia arrest 11,000 suspected colombian drug traffickers.
• In beverly hills, california, lyle and erik menendez shoot their wealthy parents to death in the family's den.
• Fifty-one people die when the marchioness pleasure boat collides with a barge on the river thames adjacent to southwark bridge.
• Two million indigenous people of estonia, latvia and lithuania, then still occupied by the soviet union, join hands to demand freedom and independence, forming an uninterrupted 600nbspkm human chain called the baltic way.
• Hungary removes border restrictions with austria.
• All of australia's 1,645 domestic airline pilots resign over an airline's move to sack and sue them over a dispute.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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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 18, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 09:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1989

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Famous people born on August 18, 1989:

• Morgan Hoffmann

  Professional golfer who has competed on the PGA Tour.

• Yu Mengyu

  Singaporean table tennis player.

• Anna Akana

  American actress, comedian, musician, and youtuber.

• Nikki Bacolod

  Actress and singer from the philippines.

• Ivan Fuštar
• Hong Jeong-ho
• Matt McCants
• Ben Mockford
• Andrea Renzi
• Willie le Roux
• Tim Wallburger
• Isaac Acuña
• Ana Dabović
• Sansar Salvo

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

• Robert Redford

  American actor, director, environmental activist.

• Mae West

  Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

• Kaitlin Olson

  Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

• Patrick Swayze

  American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

• Edward Norton

  American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

• Andy Samberg

  Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

• Alex Honnold

  Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

• Christian Slater

  Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

• Roman Polanski

  French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

• Madeleine Stowe

  Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1989?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1989.

Famous people died on August 18, 1989:

• Galan Luis Carlos

  Luis Carlos Galan was a Colombian presidential candidate assassinated by drug traffickers.

• Luis Carlos Galan

  Colombian presidential candidate, murdered.

• Bert Oosterbosch

  Cyclist.

• Chrissie White
• Mario Ricci
• Friederich Franzl
• Imre Németh
• Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento
• Yūji Koseki
• Valdemar Franklin Quintero

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Mildred Davis

  Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

• Robert Novak

  American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

• Ben Cross

  English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

• John Kerr

  18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

• Beverly Bayne

  Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

• Kafi Annan

  Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Brigitt Haque

  Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

• Walter Chrysler

  American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

• Tola Rotimi

  Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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Holidays on August 18, 1989:

• RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
• Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 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. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 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. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 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. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
2. Babyface - It's No Crime
3. David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
4. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
5. Vesta - Congratulations

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 18, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 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. Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
2. Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
3. Los Bukis - A donde vayas
4. Franco de Vita - Te Amo
5. Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas