Wednesday August 23, 1989: on this day

August 23, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1989 can also be written as 8/23/1989 in the US and as 23/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 1989:

• Lewis / everett / burrell / heard run world record 4x200 m
• Yusef hawkins is shot in the bensonhurst section of brooklyn, new york, sparking racial tensions between african americans and italian americans.
• Singing revolution: two million people from estonia, latvia and lithuania stand on the vilnius-tallinn road, holding hands (baltic way).
• Hungary: the last communist government opens the iron curtain and causes the exodus of thousands of eastern germans to west germany via hungary (september 11).
• Colombia's cocaine traffickers declare ampquottotal and absolute warampquot against the government and begin a series of bombings and arson attacks.
• ''voyager 2'' makes its closest approach to neptune.
• Record-setting baseball player pete rose agrees to a lifetime ban from the sport following allegations of illegal gambling, thereby preventing his induction into the baseball hall of fame.
• Indonesia's first privately owned television station, rajawali citra televisi indonesia, (rcti) begins broadcasting.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:33 pm and setting at 03:21 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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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1989

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Famous people born on August 23, 1989:

• Breanna Conrad

  Author of several young adult fiction books.

• Skyler Grey

  Founder of Sprout Social, a leading social media management platform.

• Trixie Mattel

  Trixie Mattel is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur known for her successful cosmetics line.

• Heiko Schwarz

  German footballer.

• TeddyLoid

  Japanese musician.

• Lianne La Havas

  British singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

• Kacie Oliver
• Athīna Papafōtiou
• Alan Ruschel
• Sidnei
• Maki Takada
• Dương Trương Thiên Lý
• Kyle Weems
• Greg Jenkins
• Anželika Savrajuk
• Adel Al Hosani
• Giacomo Camplone

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1989?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1989.

Famous people died on August 23, 1989:

• R D Laing

  Scottish psychiatrist (born 1927).

• Mohammed Abed Elhai

  Sudanese poet and academic (b. 1944).

• Helen le Clerq

  Dutch dancer.

• Ronald Laing

  British psychiatrist (anti-psychiatry).

• Erik Almgren

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

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Holidays on August 23, 1989:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1989:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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:

1. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
3. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. Bobby Brown - On Our Own

August 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 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:

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 23, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 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:

1. Babyface - It's No Crime
2. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
3. The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
4. Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
5. Aretha Franklin/Whitney Houston - It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be

August 23, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 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:

1. Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
2. Ana Gabriel - Simplemente Amigos
3. Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
4. Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas
5. Los Bukis - A donde vayas