Tuesday January 17, 1989: on this day

About January 17th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: Gunman opens fire in California schoolyard; 5 students slain, 30 wounded
  • Day of the week: January 17th, 1989 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Michelle Obama, James Earl Jones
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Two Hearts by Phil Collins
  • #1 UK song: Especially For You by Kylie & Jason
  • Popular movie: The Siege of Firebase Gloria directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith

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What day of the week was January 17, 1989?


January 17, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1989 can also be written as 1/17/1989 in the US and as 17/1/1989 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1989 in January 1989 calendar

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January 17, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1989:

  • Gunman opens fire in california schoolyard; 5 students slain, 30 wounded
  • Phoenix suns cancel game at miami heat, due to racial unrest in miami, florida.
  • Al arbour wins his 600th nhl game as coach.
  • Cleveland school massacre: patrick purdy opens fire with an assault rifle at the cleveland elementary school playground in stockton, california, killing five children and wounding 29 others and one teacher before taking his own life.
  • The polish united workers' party votes to legalize solidarity.
  • Ante marković succeeds branko mikulić as prime minister of yugoslavia.

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

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January 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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


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The moon phase on January 17, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 12:45 pm and setting at 04:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1989.

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Who was born on January 17, 1989?


Famous people born on January 17, 1989:

  • Edenilson Andrade

    Professional footballer who has played for various clubs.

  • Akilah Hughes

    Popular tech YouTuber sharing insights and reviews on the latest technology trends.

  • Taylor Jordan

    American baseball player.

  • Kelly Marie Tran

    American actress.

  • Hollie-Jay Bowes

    English actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Björn Dreyer

    German footballer.

  • Colton Rudloff

    Pop singer.

  • Kōji Yamamuro
  • Zhang Rui
  • Pierre Le Coq
  • DeMarcus Van Dyke
  • Federico Costantini
  • Vincenzo Mangiacapre
  • Darío Álvarez
  • Byron Bell
  • Léster Blanco
  • Antoine Diot

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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How old is someone born on January 17, 1989?


Someone born on January 17, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 6 days old,

or 1844 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1989?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 1989:

  • Sterling A Brown

    At 87, a us poet/critic (southern road) dies.

  • Alfredo Zitarrosa
  • Georges Schehadé
  • Mère Denis (Jeanne Marie Le Calvé

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1989:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1989 was Two Hearts by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Two Hearts youtube
  2. - Don't Rush Me
  3. - Armageddon It
  4. - My Prerogative youtube
  5. - When I'm With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Especially For You
  2. - Crackers International (EP)
  3. - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
  4. - The Living Years
  5. - Buffalo Stance

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1989 was Superwoman by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Superwoman
  2. - Roni
  3. - Can U Read My Lips
  4. - Pull Over
  5. - It's My Party

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 1989 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The Latin music chart on January 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - TU PRESA FACIL
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  5. - Asi Fue

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

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

The Siege of Firebase Gloria

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith

Starring: Wings Hauser, R. Lee Ermey, Robert Arevalo, Mark Neely

Ram Lakhan

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Rakhee Gulzar, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia

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

Three Fugitives

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Francis Veber

Starring: Nick Nolte, Martin Short, Sarah Rowland Doroff, James Earl Jones

Physical Evidence

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell, Ned Beatty, Kay Lenz

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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 Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Fauji

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Col. Kapoor

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan

Country: India

A Man Called Hawk

A Man Called Hawk

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon

The Sands Of Time

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Spain. Spain. Four women escape the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant.

Don'T Bend Over In The Garden, Granny, You Know Them Taters Got Eyes by Lewis Grizzard

Don'T Bend Over In The Garden, Granny, You Know Them Taters Got Eyes

By:

Lewis Grizzard is back with a book on sex. He has written it through his ironic, bespectacled eyes. He explains why Junior Leaguers do not perform it in groups.

Wilderness by Jim Morrison

Wilderness

By:

This compilation was compiled from the literary estates of the singer, who brought a wildly poetic poetry of the damned into the world of rock & roll.

The First Salute by Barbara W. Tuchman

The First Salute

By:

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.

The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas

The Ragman'S Son

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This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.

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

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

AmeriDarts

AmeriDarts

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Ameri

Grand Monster Slam

Grand Monster Slam

Platform: Amiga Atari ST Commodore 64 PC

Genre: Fantasy sports game

Publisher: Rainbow Arts

Circus Caper

Circus Caper

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platform Action

Publisher: Toho

Dynasty Wars

Dynasty Wars

Platform: Arcade, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, PC Engine Super CD-ROM²

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

Platform: NES

Genre: Sports (softball)

Publisher: Tonkin House[1] Brøderbund

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1989?

On January 17, 1989 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1989?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1989?

January 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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