Thursday October 26, 1989: on this day

About October 26th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: China Airlines Flight 204 crashes after takeoff from Hualien Airport in Taiwan, killing all 54 people on board.
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 1989 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Miss You Much by Janet Jackson
  • #1 UK song: Ride On Time by Black Box
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

More about October 26th, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on October 26th, 1989.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1989?


October 26, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1989 can also be written as 10/26/1989 in the US and as 26/10/1989 in UK and Europe.

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October 26, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1989:

  • China airlines flight 204 crashes after takeoff from hualien airport in taiwan, killing all 54 people on board.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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October 26, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 04:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1989.

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Who was born on October 26, 1989?


Famous people born on October 26, 1989:

  • Emil Sayfutdinov

    Russian motorcycle racer.

  • Dre Kirkpatrick

    American football player.

  • Chi Zhongguo
  • Daniel Mullen
  • Dimităr Pirgov
  • Pierre Plihon
  • Vaniel Sirin
  • Olivier Troisfontaines
  • Silvia Zennaro
  • Ertaç Özbir
  • Raffaele Munno
  • Namory Boundy
  • Reshmie Oogink
  • Angus Brandt

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 1989?


Someone born on October 26, 1989 is:

34 years 6 months old,

or 414 months and 27 days old,

or 1804 weeks

or 12628 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1989:

  • Charles J. Pedersen

    American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904).

  • Radoslav Sís
  • Anders Rydberg

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    A leading figure of the American women's rights movement, co-founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

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


Holidays on October 26, 1989:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1989 was Miss You Much by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Miss You Much youtube
  2. - Sowing The Seeds Of Love
  3. - Listen To Your Heart
  4. - Cover Girl
  5. - Love In An Elevator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ride On Time
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - Pump Up The Jam
  4. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  5. - Street Tuff

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1989 was Baby Come To Me by Regina Belle, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Come To Me
  2. - Miss You Much youtube
  3. - You Are My Everything
  4. - Rock Wit'cha
  5. - Partyman

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 1989 was Fria como el viento by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Fria como el viento
  2. - Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha
  3. - Si voy a perderte
  4. - Cuentame
  5. - A donde vayas

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

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

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

Bride of Re-Animator

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Brian Yuzna

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Claude Earl Jones, Fabiana Udenio

Black Rainbow

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce, Mark Joy

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

Chopper Chicks in Zombietown

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dan Hoskins

Starring: Jamie Rose, Catherine Carlen, Lycia Naff, Vicki Frederick

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Release year: 1989

Twin Peaks

Release year: 1989

Written by:

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

Country: United States of America

Blackadder Goes Forth

Release year: 1989

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

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Alien Nation

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Graham Baker

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

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

Silent Partner by Jonathan Kellerman

Silent Partner

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Alex Delaware meets Sharon Ransom, a beautiful, intoxicating lover who has left behind, at a party for a Los Angeles sex therapist.

Poodle Springs by Raymond Chandler and Robert B. Parker

Poodle Springs

By:

Raymond Chandler, who died in 1959, left behind four chapters of a new Philip Marlowe thriller. Three decades later, Robert B.

The Russia House by John le Carré

The Russia House

By:

John le Carre is a world-renowned spy novelist, with The Russia House being a classic. With critical knowledge, navigate readers through the shadows of international spying.

The Lost Years by J.M. Dillard

The Lost Years

By:

After five years of EnterpriseTM missions, Dr. McCoy, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock struggle to make new lives apart.

The Writing Life by Annie Dillard

The Writing Life

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Annie Dillard is the author of eleven books. These include the memoir of her parents An American Childhood, The Living, and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.

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

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

Break In

Break In

Platform: TurboGrafx-16, Virtual Console

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Naxat Soft

The Colonel's Bequest

The Colonel's Bequest

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

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

The Final Fantasy Legend

The Final Fantasy Legend

Platform: Game Boy, WonderSwan Color, mobile phones, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: NA Sunsoft (GB re-release)

007: Licence to Kill

007: Licence to Kill

Platform: DOS (Original), Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Top-down shooter

Publisher: Domark

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1989?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1989?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1989?

October 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Thursday October 26, 1989