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February 24, 1989 was the 55th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1989, who was born and died on February 24, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Straight Up by Paula Abdul), movies (e.g. Scandal, directed by Michael Caton-Jones), TV series (e.g. Fauji) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1989?
- February 24, 1989: What happened on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1989?
- February 24, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 24, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1989?
What day of the week was February 24, 1989?
February 24, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1989 can also be written as 2/24/1989 in the US and as 24/2/1989 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 1989:
- Us boeing 747 loses parts of roof over pacific, 9 die
- 150-million-year-old fossil egg (oldest dinosaur embryo) found.
- Harold e ballard sells canadian football league team hamilton tiger-cats to david braley.
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- United airlines flight 811, a boeing 747 bound to new zealand from honolulu, hawaii, rips open during flight, sucking nine passengers and crew out of the first class section.
- Ayatollah ruhollah khomeini offers a usd $3 million bounty for the death of the satanic verses author salman rushdie.
February 24, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 24, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 24, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 08:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1989.
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Who was born on February 24, 1989?
Famous people born on February 24, 1989:
- Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel kaluuya is a british actor known for his roles in the films get out and black panther.
- Trace Cyrus
Musician and lead vocalist of the band Metro Station.
- Kosta Koufos
American-greek basketball player.
- Juan Falcón
- Craig Forsyth
- Simon Karl Johansson
- Fabio Lovatti
- Jean Paul Pineda
- Aleksandr Prudnikov
- Xavi Rabaseda
- Albina Rrahmani
- Ezequiel Skverer
- D.J. Smith
- Rokevious Watkins
- Zhang Xiaowen
- Nicolás Bruno
- Emily Calderón
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
![George Harrison]()
George HarrisonBritish composer, producer and musician.
![Kristin Davis]()
Kristin DavisKristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
![Edward James Olmos]()
Edward James OlmosEdward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
![Helen Shaver]()
Helen ShaverCanadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
![Emmanuelle Riva]()
Emmanuelle RivaFrench actress on stage, film, and television.
![Alessandro Gassman]()
Alessandro GassmanAlessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
![Abe Vigoda]()
Abe VigodaAmerican actor.
![James Farentino]()
James FarentinoAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Steven Hill]()
Steven HillSeattle, washington -- actor.
![Mark Moses]()
Mark MosesAmerican actor.
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February 24, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 1 month old,
or 421 months and 26 days old,
or 1834 weeks
or 12838 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1989?
There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1989.
February 24, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 1989:
- Norris Cotton
American politician who served as a U.S.
- Joe Harvey
- William Thayer Tutt
- Joseph Trần Văn Thiện
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Dennis Weaver]()
Dennis WeaverAmerican actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
![Johnnie Ray]()
Johnnie RayAmerican singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
![Bruce Bennett]()
Bruce BennettAmerican actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
![George Gobel]()
George GobelChicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
![Ronald Pickup]()
Ronald PickupEnglish actor (b. 1940).
![Conrad Nagel]()
Conrad NagelActor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
![Bobby Moore]()
Bobby MooreCaptain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
![Jean Rogers]()
Jean RogersActress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1989:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 24, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paula Abdul - Straight Up
- Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
- Tone Loc - Wild Thing
- Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
- Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
February 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 24, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
- Simple Minds - Belfast Child
- Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
- Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
- Holly Johnson - Love Train
February 24, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1989 was Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 24, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Vanessa Williams - Dreamin'
- Anita Baker - Just Because
- Al Jarreau - So Good
- Tone-Loc - Wild Thing
- Paula Abdul - Straight Up
February 24, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 1989 was HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 24, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 24, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
- Isabel Pantoja - Asi Fue
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Chayanne - Tu Pirata Soy Yo
- Braulio - UN TIEMPO PARA NOSOTROS
February 24, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Scandal
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Starring: John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen
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
Skin Deep
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks
Out Cold
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Malcolm Mowbray
Starring: John Lithgow, Teri Garr, Laura Alcalde, Madison Arnold
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
February 24, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:
Fauji
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Col. Kapoor
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan
Country: India
Hard Time on Planet Earth
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
February 24, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Star
By: Danielle Steel
Crystal Wyatt, a young, innocent, and strikingly beautiful girl, was a outcast. She was resentful of her father and shared a deep affection for their California ranch.
Anything For Billy
By: Larry McMurtry
My first encounter with Billy was when he walked out of a cloud ..... Welcome to the wild and bloody adventures of Billy the Kid. He is the most famous outlaw in the American West.
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 First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns of August. With this insightful, brilliant narrative about the Revolutionary War, she turns her sights homeward.
February 24, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 24, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Black Gold
Golden Axe
Austerlitz
Dragons of Flame
Demon's World/Horror Story
Who was the US President on February 24, 1989?
On February 24, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1989?
On February 24, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1989?
On February 24, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (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 February 1989?
February 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
