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August 28, 1989 was the 240th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1989, who was born and died on August 28, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul), movies (e.g. The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover, directed by Peter Greenaway), TV series (e.g. The Karate Kid) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1989?
- August 28, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1989?
- August 28, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1989?
What day of the week was August 28, 1989?
August 28, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1989 can also be written as 8/28/1989 in the US and as 28/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1989:
- 1st regular-season matchup of defending cy young award winners
- Frank viola and mets outduel orel hershiser and dodgers 1-0
August 28, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 28, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1989 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:24 am and setting at 06:52 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 28, 1989?
Famous people born on August 28, 1989:
- César Azpilicueta
Spanish footballer.
- Cassadee Pope
American pop musician (hey monday).
- Christina Von Eerie
American wrestler.
- Jo Kwon
South korean actor and singer (2am).
- Valtteri Bottas
Finnish race car driver.
- Alannah Mikac
Australian homicide victim.
- Jokwon
South korean singer (2am).
- Ângelo Girão
- Stefan Hristov
- Li Yuehong
- Hanan Maman
- Jamie Murphy
- Vjačeslav Zajcev
- Aleksandr Rachmanov
- Martin Svendsen
- Mario Tadejević
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
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Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 7 months old,
or 415 months and 28 days old,
or 1808 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12659 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1989?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1989.
August 28, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1989:
- Joseph Alsop
From the 1930s to the 1970s, american journalist and syndicated columnist for a newspaper.
- John Steptoe
American illustrator and author (d. 1989).
- Håkon Askerød
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1989:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1989 was Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- The Jeff Healey Band - Angel Eyes
August 28, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Black Box - Ride On Time
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Jason Donovan - Every Day (I Love You More)
- Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love
August 28, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
- The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
- Eric Gable - Remember (The First Time)
- Sharon Bryant - Let Go
August 28, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1989 was Simplemente Amigos by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - Simplemente Amigos
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Franco de Vita - Te Amo
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Gloria Estefan - Si voy a perderte
August 28, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Peter Greenaway
Starring: Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard
Country: United States of America
Speaking Parts
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Michael McManus, Arsinée Khanjian, Gabrielle Rose, Tony Nardi
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
In Country
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Emily Lloyd, Bruce Willis, Joan Allen, Kevin Anderson
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 28, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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 Karate Kid
Release year: 1989
Directed by: John Avildsen
Open House
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Split Ends
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
The New Lassie
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Woman Named Jackie
By: C. David Heymann
This biography examines Jackie Kennedy Onassis' life and career, starting with her traumatizing childhood through to her marriage to John F. Kennedy
Summer Of '49
By: David Halberstam
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.
King Of The Night
By: Laurence Leamer
This candid and uncensored portrait of Johnny Carson is based on observations from ex-wives, partners, colleagues, family members, friends, and colleagues. It provides a close-up look at America's most well-known talk-show host.
The Russia House
By: John le Carré
John le Carre is a world-renowned spy novelist, with The Russia House being a classic. With critical knowledge, navigate readers through the shadows of international spying.
Blessings
By: Belva Plain
Jennie Rakowsky was 36 years old when her dreams began to come true. Her career as a lawyer was on the rise, and she was about to marry an amazing man. She had never looked more beautiful.
August 28, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shōjo
Ganbare Goemon 2
Dragon Knight
Crack Down
All Dogs Go To Heaven
Who was the US President on August 28, 1989?
On August 28, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1989?
On August 28, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1989?
On August 28, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
