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December 20, 1989 was the 354th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 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 December 20, 1989, who was born and died on December 20, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Francesco, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. The Simpsons) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1989?
- December 20, 1989: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1989?
- December 20, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1989?
What day of the week was December 20, 1989?
December 20, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1989 can also be written as 12/20/1989 in the US and as 20/12/1989 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1989:
- American forces launch operation just cause in an attempt to overthrow panamanian dictator manuel noriega. 13,000 u.s. troops are sent to occupy panama city, along with the 12,000 already there.
- Premier lubbers sees cda-party leader elco brinkman as successor.
- United states invasion of panama: the united states sends troops into panama to overthrow government of manuel noriega.
- The united states invasion of panama deposes manuel noriega.
December 20, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1989 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 12:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.
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Who was born on December 20, 1989?
Famous people born on December 20, 1989:
- Channin Dolan
Co-founder of WeWork.
- Mattea Branciamore
Mattea Branciamore is an Italian singer and actress who gained popularity for her music and acting career.
- Allan Hyde
Danish screenwriter and actor.
- Felipe Castanhari
Youtube star.
- Damian Radowicz
- Matic Račič
- Satoshi Sakashita
- Beatriz Sánchez Marrufo
- Chris Tanev
- Léandre Tawamba
- John Boyett
- Ha Tae-gyu
- Star Lotulelei
- Christopher Tanev
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 3 months old,
or 411 months and 30 days old,
or 1791 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12539 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1989?
There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1989.
December 20, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1989:
- Audrey Christie
Actress (splendor in the grass), dead at 77.
- Kurt Bohme
German bass (born in 1908).
- Giovanni Panza
- João Vicente da Nova
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th
December 20, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1989:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1989:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1989 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
- Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
- Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart
December 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
- Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
- Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Let's Party
December 20, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1989 was All Of My Love by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Gap Band - All Of My Love
- Babyface - Tender Lover
- Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- By All Means - Let's Get It On
December 20, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 1989 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 20, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Bukis - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
- Emmanuel - La Chica De Humo
- Isabel Pantoja - Se Me Enamora El Alma
- Roberto Carlos - Si Me Vas A Olvidar
- Ricardo Montaner - La Cima Del Cielo
December 20, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 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
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
Born on the Fourth of July
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans
Country: United States of America
Always
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman
Country: United States of America
Wild Orchid
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Zalman King
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Carré Otis, Assumpta Serna
Country: United States of America
December 20, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
The Simpsons
Release year: 1989
Written by: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon
Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Country: United States of America
The Sweet Life
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Rob Spera
Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl
Release year: 1989
Twin Peaks
Release year: 1989
Written by: Mark Frost, David Lynch
Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Country: United States of America
Blackadder Goes Forth
Release year: 1989
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 20, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Pillars of the Earth
By: Ken Follett
View our Ken Follett feature page. Starz has more information about The Pillars of the Earth. This historical epic, a departure for the bestselling thriller author, is a tale about the construction of a powerful Gothic cathedral in the 12th …
The Eleventh Hour
By: Graeme Base
Horace, the elephant's eleventh birthday, celebrates with style by inviting his exotic friends along to a spectacular costume party. There is something more to the mystery, though.
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
Liar'S Poker
By: Michael Lewis
It was the 1980s. Wall Street was the place. This game was known as Liar's Poker. Michael Lewis was just out of Princeton University and the London School of Economics.
The Polar Express
By: Chris Van Allsburg
Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …
December 20, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Basketball Nightmare
Adventures of Lolo
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle/Roger Rabbit/Mickey Mouse
Dungeon Explorer
Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf!
Who was the US President on December 20, 1989?
On December 20, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1989?
On December 20, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1989?
On December 20, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
