Sunday December 17, 1989: on this day

December 17, 1989 was the 351st day of the year 1989, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1989, who was born and died on December 17, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone), TV series (e.g. The Simpsons) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1989?


December 17, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 351st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1989 can also be written as 12/17/1989 in the US and as 17/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1989:

  • Brazil elects conservative fernando collor de mello president
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 17, 1989
  • 78th davis cup: germany beats sweden in stuttgart (3-2).
  • The first full length episode of the simpsons tv show in the us, "simpsons roasting on an open fire", premieres on fox-tv.
  • Fernando collor de mello defeats luiz inacio lula da silva in the second round of the brazilian presidential election, becoming the first democratically elected president in almost 30 years.
  • Romanian revolution: protests continue in timișoara, romania, with rioters breaking into the romanian communist party's district committee building and attempting to set it on fire.
  • The simpsons premieres on television with the episode "simpsons roasting on an open fire".

December 17, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 17, 1989: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - San Francisco 49ers : 10 - 21
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 40 - 28
  • Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 7 - 61
  • Los Angeles Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 17 - 23
  • Miami Dolphins - Indianapolis Colts : 13 - 42
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December 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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December 17, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 11:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Who was born on December 17, 1989?


Famous people born on December 17, 1989:

  • Chrishelle Hart

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Taylor York

    American musician.

  • André Ayew
  • André Hansen
  • Wandrille Lefèvre
  • Marcel Risse
  • Zsófia Simon
  • Frank Alexander
  • Xu Li
  • Ekaterina Strokova
  • Jamie Anderson

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 3 months old,

or 411 months and 2 days old,

or 1787 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12511 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1989?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1989.

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December 17, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1989:

  • Beulah Wright

    Pioneering African American journalist known for her work in civil rights reporting.

  • Riccardo Okely
  • Luciano Salce
  • Ivan Alimarin
  • Edward Boyd
  • Albert Coady Wedemeyer

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1989 was We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Didn't Start The Fire
  2. - Another Day In Paradise
  3. - Don't Know Much
  4. - Back To Life
  5. - With Every Beat Of My Heart

December 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1989 was You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
  2. - Don't Know Much
  3. - Let's Party
  4. - When You Come Back To Me
  5. - Lambada

December 17, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1989 was Ain't Nuthin' In The World by Miki Howard, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
  2. - It's The Real Thing
  3. - Tender Lover
  4. - All Of My Love
  5. - Here And Now

December 17, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 1989 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 17, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
  2. - La Chica De Humo
  3. - Si Me Vas A Olvidar
  4. - Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha
  5. - Se Me Enamora El Alma

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December 17, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans

Country: United States of America

Always

Always

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman

Country: United States of America

Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Zalman King

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Carré Otis, Assumpta Serna

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

Killer Crocodile

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

December 17, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 Simpsons

The Simpsons

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Country: United States of America

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Release year: 1989

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Country: United States of America

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Release year: 1989

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 17, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder

Among Schoolchildren

By:

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.

The Tempting Of America by Robert H. Bork

The Tempting Of America

By:

Judge Bork gives a personal account of his nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He also shares his views on politics and the law.

Daddy by Danielle Steel

Daddy

By:

Oliver Watson's world collapses around him after Sarah, his wife for eighteen years returns to Harvard to earn her master's degree. Oliver is left alone with his three children and the freedom that he doesn't fully understand.

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It

By:

Robert Fulghum, in his first sensational best-seller, EVERYTHING IMPORTANT I NEED TO KNOW, LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN, reminded readers of simple, yet still-true truths.

Clear And Present Danger by Tom Clancy

Clear And Present Danger

By:

This book is not autographed! ! This controversial bestseller is by Tom Clancy, the legendary techno-thriller master. Jack Ryan, CIA Deputy Director, joins the war against drugs.

December 17, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Platform: Mega Drive/Genesis, Virtual Console, Mega Drive Handheld, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sega

Fantasy World Dizzy

Fantasy World Dizzy

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Enterprise 64/128, Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Codemasters

Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach

Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach

Platform: NES

Genre: Traditional golf simulation[1]

Publisher: Bandai

Cyber Police ESWAT

Cyber Police ESWAT

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Master System

Genre: scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega

Blue Lightning

Blue Lightning

Platform: Atari Lynx, Atari Jaguar CD

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1989?

On December 17, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1989?

On December 17, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1989?

On December 17, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1989?

December 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1989 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 17, 1989