What happened on Tuesday August 01, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1989:

• Devastating Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia On August 1st, 1989, a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Papua, Indonesia, triggering catastrophic landslides that buried two entire villages. The disaster resulted in 120 fatalities and left 125 people injured, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction in the region.
• Australia Reclaims the Ashes in Cricket On August 1st, 1989, Australia decisively defeated England by 9 wickets in the 4th Test match at Old Trafford, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead and reclaiming the prestigious Ashes cricket trophy from their long-standing rivals.
• Charlotte Hughes Celebrates 112th Birthday On August 1st, 1989, Charlotte Hughes, recognized as the oldest living person in Britain at the time, celebrated her remarkable 112th birthday in Cleveland, England. Her longevity was a testament to her resilience and health.

Events in 1989

August 01, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1989

August 01, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1989 can also be written as 8/1/1989 in the US and as 1/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1989:

• Tiffany (South Korean singer)

  Tiffany is a prominent South Korean singer and member of the globally recognized K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, known for her powerful...

• Madison Bumgarner

  Madison Bumgarner is a renowned Major League Baseball pitcher, famous for his exceptional performances with the San Francisco Giants and...

• Tiffany (Stephanie Hwang)

  Tiffany Hwang is an American-born South Korean singer, known professionally as Tiffany from the K-pop group Girls' Generation.

• Tiffany Young

  Tiffany Young is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of Girls' Generation and has pursued a successful solo career.

• Jessica Williams

  Jessica Williams is a talented comedian and actress, best known for her sharp wit and memorable work as a correspondent on The Daily Show.

• Lisa Franzen
• Pierre Gaillouste
• Noah Hoffman
• Samir Həmzəyev
• Shōtarō Iribe
• Tomoka Kurokawa
• Ronny Marengo
• Leonor Martín
• Bobby Massie
• Shea McClellin
• Andrés Ríos
• Shannon Shorter
• Artem Sitalo
• Trevin Wade
• Ömer Şişmanoğlu

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1989:

• John Ogdon

  Renowned British pianist and composer known for his exceptional interpretative skills and performances of complex contemporary classical...

• János Kovács
• Catullo Maffioli

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1989 was Batdance by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Prince - Batdance
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Love and Rockets - So Alive
4. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

August 01, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

August 01, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1989 was On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II") by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Bobby Brown - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
2. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
3. Kool Moe Dee - They Want Money
4. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
5. The System - Midnight Special

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:35 am and setting at 08:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1989

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Someone born on August 01, 1989 is:

35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 22 days old,

or 1864 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13049 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1989?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1989.

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