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April 20, 1989 was the 110th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1989, who was born and died on April 20, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Prayer by Madonna), movies (e.g. Francesco, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1989?
- April 20, 1989: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1989?
- April 20, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1989?
What day of the week was April 20, 1989?
April 20, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 110th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1989 can also be written as 4/20/1989 in the US and as 20/4/1989 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1989:
- Nato debates modernising short range missiles although the u.s. and u.k. are in favour, west german chancellor helmut kohl obtains a concession deferring a decision.
- Students from beijing, shanghai, xian, and nanjing begin protesting in tiananmen square.
- Zaid al-rifai resigns as prime minister of jordan in the wake of riots over government imposed price hikes that began on april 18.
- Noboru takeshita resigns as prime minister of japan in the wake of a stock-trading scandal.
- The term of baginda almutawakkil alallah sultan iskandar al-haj ibni almarhum sultan ismail as the 8th yang di-pertuan agong of malaysia ends.
- Motorola introduces the motorola microtac personal cellular telephone, then the world's smallest mobile phone.
April 20, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 20, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:36 pm and setting at 05:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.
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Who was born on April 20, 1989?
Famous people born on April 20, 1989:
- Jacquise Jones
Former NFL wide receiver with impressive speed and agility.
- Makensey Kramer
Olympic medalist in sprinting events.
- Vardaan Chopra
Talented fast bowler known for his lethal yorkers.
- Carlos Valdes
Carlos valdes is a tv actor known for his role as cisco ramon / vibe on the tv show the flash.
- Sergei Zenjov
Estonian footballer.
- Heejun Han
South korean actor and singer.
- Conor Murray
Rugby player.
- Alex Black
American actor.
- Carlos Valdes (actor)
- Germain Gigounon
- Qasim Said
- Inge Janssen
- Per Karlsson
- Kevin Ojiaku
- Gerardo Suero
- Henri Aalto
- Zhong Weijun
- Emanuela de Paula
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
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Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years old,
or 420 months
or 1826 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12784 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1989?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1989.
April 20, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1989:
- Doru Davidovici
Romanian fighter pilot and writer (born 1945).
- Uichirō Hatta
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
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Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1989:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1989:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1989:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 20, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Prayer
- Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
- Roxette - The Look
- Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
- Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
April 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 20, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Bangles - Eternal Flame
- Madonna - Like A Prayer
- Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
- Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
- Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care
April 20, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 20, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Karyn White - Love Saw It
- Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
- Jody Watley - Real Love
- New Edition - Crucial
- Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk
April 20, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 1989 was Como Tu by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 20, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Jose - Como Tu
- Isabel Pantoja - Asi Fue
- Vikki Carr - MALA SUERTE
- Yuri - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
- Luis Miguel - Un Hombre Busca Una Mujer
April 20, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Miss Firecracker
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Alfre Woodard
K-9
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Rod Daniel
Starring: Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill
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
Collision Course
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Lewis Teague
Starring: Pat Morita, Jay Leno, Chris Sarandon, Tom Noonan
April 20, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Round the Twist
Release year: 1989
Country: Australia
Rivalen der Rennbahn
Release year: 1989
Rory Bremner
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Kevin Bishop
Straight to the Heart
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Stephane Gehami
April 20, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Edge
By: Dick Francis
One passenger on this high-class, transcontinental horse racing junket is a sociopath. He's a master at criminal corruption and blackmail.
The Joy Luck Club
By: Amy Tan
Four mothers, four daughters and four families, whose histories change with the winds according to who is "saying" them.
A Bright Shining Lie
By: Neil Sheehan
ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED BOOKS IN OUR TIME25th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONLt Col John Paul Vann, who arrived in Vietnam in 1962 was the only clear-sighted participant in an enterpirse riddled with pitfalls.
Legends, Lies, And Cherished Myths Of American History
By: Richard Shenkman
The truth, nothing but the truth--Richard Shenkman sheds some light on America's most cherished legends. Washington Irving invented the story of Columbus discovering that the world is round.
The Fortune
By: Michael Korda
Alexa Walden, 24 years old, secretly married Arthur Bannerman 64 years ago. After Arthur Bannerman's death, Alexa is tainted by scandal and placed against the wealthy and privileged New Yorkers
April 20, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bumpy
The Duel: Test Drive II
Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
Advanced Xoru
Baseball Stars
Who was the US President on April 20, 1989?
On April 20, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1989?
On April 20, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1989?
On April 20, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1989?
April 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
