Monday May 22, 1989: on this day

May 22, 1989 was the 142nd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 22, 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 May 22, 1989, who was born and died on May 22, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul), movies (e.g. Dead Poets Society, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Tierparkgeschichten) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1989?


May 22, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1989 can also be written as 5/22/1989 in the US and as 22/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1989:

  • Amid food riots and looting set off by inflation, argentina declares a nationwide state of siege.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 22, 1989
  • Tiananmen square protests of 1989: the 10nbspm (33nbspft) high ''goddess of democracy'' statue is unveiled in tiananmen square by student demonstrators.
  • Nato agrees to talks with the soviet union on reducing the number of short-range nuclear weapons in europe.
  • An attempted assassination of miguel maza marquez, director of the departamento administrativo de seguridad (das) in bogotá, colombia is committed by members of the medellín cartel, who kill 4 and injure 37.
  • June 1–10 ndash pope john paul ii visits norway, iceland, finland, denmark, and sweden.

May 22, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 22, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 May 22nd, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 May 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 07:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Who was born on May 22, 1989?


Famous people born on May 22, 1989:

  • Arjunreddy

    Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema.

  • Valin Hakizimana

    Talented painter from Rwanda known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Corey Dickerson

    American baseball player.

  • Trevor Reckling

    American baseball player.

  • Giordano Benedetti

    Italian runner.

  • Bradley Martyn

    Youtube star.

  • Lexy Panterra

    Dancer.

  • Aurora Ruffino
  • Verena Schweers
  • Slobodan Simović
  • Shun Takagi
  • Raivis Zīrups
  • Dong Xuesheng
  • Néstor Girolami
  • James Carpenter
  • Kerson Hadley
  • Carola Librandi
  • Aleksej Območaev
  • Michele Pellizzer

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

  • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas

    Danish actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 9 months old,

or 417 months and 26 days old,

or 1817 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12720 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 May 22, 1989?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1989.

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May 22, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1989:

  • Hy Gardner

    Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.

  • Steven De Groote

    South african pianist and educator (b. 1953).

  • Robert Richardson Sears
  • Gaetano Morelli
  • Attilio Banfi
  • Gerd Oswald

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Quiera Jones

    Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

  • Mory Kante

    Renowned Guinean musician known for his hit song 'Yeke Yeke'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1989:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1989:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1989:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1989 was Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Forever Your Girl youtube
  2. - Real Love
  3. - Rock On youtube
  4. - Soldier Of Love
  5. - Patience

May 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hand On Your Heart
  2. - Ferry Cross The Mersey
  3. - Miss You Like Crazy
  4. - Eternal Flame
  5. - Requiem

May 22, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1989 was My First Love by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My First Love
  2. - Miss You Like Crazy
  3. - Me Myself And I
  4. - Sticks And Stones
  5. - Heaven Help Me

May 22, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1989 was La Incondicional by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 22, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Incondicional
  2. - Como Tu
  3. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  4. - AMANDOTE Y SONANDOTE
  5. - Ya No Puedo Volver Contigo

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May 22, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles

Country: United States of America

No Holds Barred

No Holds Barred

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Thomas J. Wright

Starring: Hulk Hogan, Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister

Country: United States of America

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

Warlock

Warlock

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Steve Miner

Starring: Julian Sands, Lori Singer, Richard E. Grant, Mary Woronov

Renegades

Renegades

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Jack Sholder

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jami Gertz, Robert Knepper

May 22, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Round the Twist

Round the Twist

Release year: 1989

Country: Australia

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Release year: 1989

Rory Bremner

Rory Bremner

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Kevin Bishop

May 22, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark

While My Pretty One Sleeps

By:

My Pretty One Rests

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.

About Face by David H. Hackworth and Julie Sherman

About Face

By:

This national bestseller, written by Colonel David H., has been called "everything a twenty-century war memoir could possibly become" by The New York Times.

Playmates by Robert B. Parker

Playmates

By:

Spenser returns to school to investigate corruption in college towns. Taft University's most popular basketball player is selling points to make quick cash.

The Diamond Throne by David Eddings

The Diamond Throne

By:

After ten years in exile, Sparhawk, Pandion Knight and Queen's Champion returned to Elenia, only to find Queen Ehlanda trapped inside a block made of ensorcelled Crystal.

May 22, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager

Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager

Platform: Commodore 64[2] ZX Spectrum[2] Atari ST[2] Atari 8-bit family[2] Amstrad CPC[2] Amiga

Genre: Association football management

Risk: The World Conquest Game

Risk: The World Conquest Game

Platform: DOS

Publisher: Virgin Mastertronic International

American Dream

American Dream

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure Casino

Publisher: Coconuts Japan

Blazing Lazers

Blazing Lazers

Platform: TurboGrafx-16, Virtual Console, PlayStation Network

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hudson Soft, NEC

Avoid the Noid

Avoid the Noid

Platform: Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Platform

Publisher: ShareData

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1989?

On May 22, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1989?

On May 22, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1989?

On May 22, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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 May 1989?

May 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1989 calendar looked like.

Monday May 22, 1989