Wednesday February 22, 1989: on this day

About February 22nd, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: Fins ministry of Public health installs sex vacation to thwart stress
  • Day of the week: February 22nd, 1989 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Drew Barrymore, Steve Irwin
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Straight Up by Paula Abdul
  • #1 UK song: Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney
  • Popular movie: Scandal directed by Michael Caton-Jones

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What day of the week was February 22, 1989?


February 22, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1989 can also be written as 2/22/1989 in the US and as 22/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1989:

  • Fins ministry of public health installs sex vacation to thwart stress
  • Uk physicist stephen hawking calls star wars a deliberate fraud
  • Us authors demonstrate against iranian death treats against salman rushdie, author of satanic verses.
  • 31st grammy awards: "don't worry be happy", faith, tracy chapman.
  • First spanish commercial on us network tv (pepsi-cola-cbs grammy award).
  • New york lotto pays us$26.9 million to one winner (numbers are 1-5-12-19-44-50).
  • United kingdom physicist stephen hawking calls us strategic defence initiative a "deliberate fraud".

February 22, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 22, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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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February 22, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 07:43 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 22, 1989?


Famous people born on February 22, 1989:

  • Yaritsa Reyes

    Dominican singer and songwriter popular in the Latin music industry.

  • Jovany Santos

    Jovany Santos is a popular singer in the Latin music industry.

  • Franco Vázquez

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Alia Sabur

    American engineer lawyer and academic.

  • Anna Sundstrand

    Swedish actress and singer (play).

  • Jennifer Bohain

    Three-year-old french victim of homicide.

  • David Paulson
  • Jake Siegel
  • Rolf Daniel Vikstøl
  • Darko Balaban
  • Cesare Sciocchetti
  • Gülşah Gümüşay
  • Domenico Illuzzi
  • Abdelghani Mouaoui
  • Miloš Nikolić
  • Wojciech Nowicki
  • Gaëtan Courtet
  • Horacio Calcaterra
  • Antonio Ramos Rincón

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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How old is someone born on February 22, 1989?


Someone born on February 22, 1989 is:

35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 13 days old,

or 1840 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1989?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 22, 1989.

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February 22, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1989:

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Moises da Costa Amaral

    East timorese leader, udt president at the exterior (born 1938).

  • Giuseppe Catalfamo
  • Sándor Márai
  • Tito Aprea
  • Henri Aigueperse

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Beyla Warhol

    Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

  • Charles Lyell

    Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who is best known as the author of the famous book 'Principles of Geology', which presented the...

  • Majour Warhol

    An American artist, Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic paintings of celebrities and consumer...

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

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February 22, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1989:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1989:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 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 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 22, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 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:

  1. - Straight Up youtube
  2. - Lost In Your Eyes
  3. - Wild Thing
  4. - The Lover In Me
  5. - Born To Be My Baby

February 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 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 22, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 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:

  1. - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
  2. - Belfast Child
  3. - The Living Years
  4. - Love Changes Everything
  5. - Love Train

February 22, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1989 was Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 22, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 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:

  1. - Dreamin'
  2. - Just Because
  3. - So Good
  4. - Wild Thing
  5. - Straight Up youtube

February 22, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 22, 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 22, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 22, 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:

  1. - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
  2. - Asi Fue
  3. - Como Tu Mujer
  4. - Tu Pirata Soy Yo
  5. - UN TIEMPO PARA NOSOTROS

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February 22, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 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 22, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

Hard Time on Planet Earth

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

February 22, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rivals by Janet Dailey

Rivals

By:

Flame Morgan, a high-ranking VP at a San Francisco advertising agency, is immediately attracted to Chance Stuart who is a powerful, wealthy land developer.

Cat'S Eye by Margaret Atwood

Cat'S Eye

By:

Cat's Eye tells the story of Elaine Risley a controversial artist who returns to Toronto as a retrospective of her work.

The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon

The Sands Of Time

By:

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

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.

Star by Danielle Steel

Star

By:

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.

February 22, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Platform: Amiga, DOS, Sega Mega Drive, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: EA

Break In

Break In

Platform: TurboGrafx-16, Virtual Console

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Naxat Soft

Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters

Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, SAM Coupé, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Atari Games Domark (home versions)

Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

Platform: Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Publisher: Cyan Worlds

Gekitotsu Shiku Battle

Gekitotsu Shiku Battle

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Irem

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Who was the US President on February 22, 1989?

On February 22, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1989?

On February 22, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1989?

On February 22, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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 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.

Discover how February 1989 calendar looked like.

Wednesday February 22, 1989