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August 30, 1989 was the 242nd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1989, who was born and died on August 30, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1989?
- August 30, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1989?
- August 30, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1989?
What day of the week was August 30, 1989?
August 30, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1989 can also be written as 8/30/1989 in the US and as 30/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1989:
- Roman polanski marries actress emmanuelle seigner
August 30, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1989 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:37 am and setting at 07:35 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 30, 1989?
Famous people born on August 30, 1989:
- Bebe Rexha
Bebe rexha is a world music singer known for her hit songs like 'meant to be' and 'i'm a mess'.
- Laira Garcia
Successful tennis player known for her powerful serves and strategic gameplay.
- Ronald Huth
Paraguayan footballer.
- Simone Guerra
Italian footballer.
- Peter Uihlein
Athlete.
- Christopher Hörl
- Roberto Marcora
- Sergio Muñoz
- Patrick Nasti
- Aljaksej Ramanovič
- Bohdan Bondarenko
- Billy Joe Saunders
- Talocha
- Alba Torrens
- Ibréhima Coulibaly
- Sabina Foisor
- Justin Harper
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 7 months old,
or 415 months and 26 days old,
or 1808 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12657 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1989?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1989.
August 30, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1989:
- Seymour Krim
American essayist, journalist, and literary critic (born in 1922).
- Joe De Santis
Dies at 80.
- Geneviève Morel
- Franco d'Urso
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1989:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1989:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1989 was Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 30, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 30, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 30, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 1989 was Simplemente Amigos by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 30, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Polar Star
By: Martin Cruz Smith
He made too many enemies. He was kicked out of his party membership. Arkady Renko, once Moscow's most prominent criminal investigator, now works in anonymity aboard a Russian factory ship that is working with American trawlers.
Among Schoolchildren
By: Tracy Kidder
Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine (and the remarkable national bestseller House), spent nine months at Mrs.
Talking God
By: Tony Hillerman
Reunited by a grave robber, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and a corpse are trying to determine the identity a murder victim while Officer Jim Chee is incarcerating Smithsonian
Joshua And The Children
By: Joseph F. Girzone
The Story Continues... Joseph F. Girzone has created another magical story, a modern day parable in Joshua and the Children. This gracefully continues the inspirations and teachings of his previous bestseller.
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.
August 30, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gates of Zendocon
Fire Hawk: Thexder - The Second Contact
Dragon Spirit: The New Legend
Drakkhen
Advanced Xoru
Who was the US President on August 30, 1989?
On August 30, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1989?
On August 30, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1989?
On August 30, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
