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August 21, 1989 was the 233rd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1989, who was born and died on August 21, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Francesco, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1989?
- August 21, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1989?
- August 21, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1989?
What day of the week was August 21, 1989?
August 21, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1989 can also be written as 8/21/1989 in the US and as 21/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1989:
- Voyager 2 begins a flyby of planet neptune
August 21, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1989 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 12:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.
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Who was born on August 21, 1989?
Famous people born on August 21, 1989:
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
- Aleix Vidal
Spanish footballer.
- Titus Young
Former NFL wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions.
- Charlison Benschop
Dutch footballer.
- Matteo Gentili
Italian footballer.
- James Davey
English rugby league player.
- Rob Knox
British actor (born 1989).
- Judd Trump
English snooker player.
- Elarica Gallacher
English actress.
- Tu Holloway
- Rajko Brežančić
- Jaco Kriel
- Leandro Freire
- Mikel Bizkarra
- Jared Crick
- Piao Cheng
- Fernanda Cornejo
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
![Loretta Devine]()
Loretta DevineAmerican actress and singer.
August 21, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 8 months old,
or 416 months and 6 days old,
or 1809 weeks and 5 days old,
or 12668 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1989?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1989.
August 21, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1989:
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- William Danielsen
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Javani Chandrasekhar
Javani Chandrasekhar was an Indian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of stellar structure and evolution.
- Yury Nikulin
Renowned Soviet and Russian actor, circus performer, and comedian.
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August 21, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1989:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1989:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Bobby Brown - On Our Own
August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
- Lil' Louis - French Kiss
- Alice Cooper - Poison
- Martika - Toy Soldiers
August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
- The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
- Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
- Aretha Franklin/Whitney Houston - It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be
August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 21, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Ana Gabriel - Simplemente Amigos
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas
- Los Bukis - A donde vayas
August 21, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 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
Erik the Viking
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt
Breaking In
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint
Relentless
Release year: 1989
Directed by: William Lustig
Starring: Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster
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
August 21, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
Open House
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Split Ends
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
Tierparkgeschichten
Release year: 1989
August 21, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Negotiator
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.
It'S Always Something
By: Gilda Radner
A commemo- rative edition, It's Always Something, of Gilda Radner's memoir has been published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death from ovarian carcinoma.
The Andy Warhol Diaries
By: Pat Hackett
The 25th anniversary of Warhol's birth is celebrated with a new introduction to the bestseller. This includes a preface from Pat Hackett (Warhol's long-time friend and diarist), who discusses Warhol’s lasting cultural impact.
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.
From Beirut To Jerusalem
By: Thomas L. Friedman
"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.
August 21, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Avalon: The Legend Lives
Blood Money
Blazing Lazers
Hellfire
Baby Boomer
Who was the US President on August 21, 1989?
On August 21, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1989?
On August 21, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1989?
On August 21, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
