Wednesday April 26, 1989: on this day

About April 26th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mike Tyson is ticketed for driving 71 mph in 30 mile zone in Albany
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1989 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Channing Tatum, Jet Li
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Like A Prayer by Madonna
  • #1 UK song: Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue
  • Popular movie: The Unbelievable Truth directed by Hal Hartley

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What day of the week was April 26, 1989?


April 26, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1989 can also be written as 4/26/1989 in the US and as 26/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

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April 26, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1989:

  • Mike tyson is ticketed for driving 71 mph in 30 mile zone in albany
  • At&t announces new jersey's 201 area code will split into 908 and 201.
  • The deadliest tornado in world history strikes central bangladesh, killing upwards of 1,300, injuring 12,000, and leaving as many as 80,000 homeless.
  • People's daily publishes the april 26 editorial which inflames the nascent tiananmen square protests.

April 26, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 26, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 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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April 26, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:42 am and setting at 10:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1989.

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Who was born on April 26, 1989?


Famous people born on April 26, 1989:

  • Luke Bracey
    Luke Bracey

    Movie actor.

  • Dae Sung (singer)

    Dae sung is a south korean singer known for being a member of the popular k-pop group big bang.

  • Melvin Ingram

    Melvin Ingram is a talented defensive end in the NFL.

  • Cole Beasley

    Cole Beasley is a wide receiver known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills.

  • Kang Daesung

    South korean singer.

  • Ayame Misaki

    Japanese actress.

  • Evelina Barry

    Youtube star.

  • Daesung

    Korean singer (big bang).

  • Leiton Jiménez
  • Nadzeya Liapeshka
  • Aarón Ñíguez
  • Oliver Aquino
  • Rubén Pérez del Mármol
  • Chucho E. Quintero
  • Guido Abayián
  • Trevin Caesar
  • Chris Hairston

Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1989?


Someone born on April 26, 1989 is:

35 years and 27 days old,

or 420 months and 27 days old,

or 1830 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12811 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1989?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1989.

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April 26, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1989:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Silvio Sacco
  • Michele Cecchini
  • Elios Toschi

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Edward Arnold
    Edward Arnold

    Actor (mr smith goes to washington), is killed at 66.

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April 26, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 1989:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 1989:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 1989:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Prayer
  2. - I'll Be There For You
  3. - Funky Cold Medina
  4. - She Drives Me Crazy youtube
  5. - Heaven Help Me

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hand On Your Heart
  2. - Eternal Flame
  3. - I Want It All
  4. - Miss You Like Crazy
  5. - Requiem

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Saw It
  2. - Real Love
  3. - Sleep Talk
  4. - Crucial
  5. - I Like

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 1989 was Como Tu by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu
  2. - Asi Fue
  3. - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
  4. - MALA SUERTE
  5. - ES EL AMOR QUE LLEGA

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April 26, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Unbelievable Truth

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Hal Hartley

Starring: Adrienne Shelly, Robert John Burke, Chris Cooke, Julia McNeal

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

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

Miss Firecracker

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Thomas Schlamme

Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Alfre Woodard

K-9

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rod Daniel

Starring: Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill

April 26, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:

Fast Forward

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Round the Twist

Release year: 1989

Country: Australia

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Release year: 1989

Rory Bremner

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Kevin Bishop

Straight to the Heart

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Stephane Gehami

April 26, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

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As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence

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 Edge by Dick Francis

The Edge

By:

One passenger on this high-class, transcontinental horse racing junket is a sociopath. He's a master at criminal corruption and blackmail.

Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler

Breathing Lessons

By:

Maggie and Ira Moran are married for 28 years. It shows in their quarrels and in their routines. But it also shows in their ability to love each other's eccentricities.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

April 26, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements

Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements

Platform: NES/Famicom

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Taito

Gazza's Superstar Soccer

Gazza's Superstar Soccer

Platform: Amiga 500/600, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Empire Interactive

All American Football

All American Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Leland

Ganbare Goemon 2

Ganbare Goemon 2

Platform: Famicom, i-revo

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Konami

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

Genre: Comedy, Martial arts, Science fantasy

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Who was the US President on April 26, 1989?

On April 26, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1989?

On April 26, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 1989?

On April 26, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

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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 April 1989?

April 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1989 calendar looked like.

Wednesday April 26, 1989