What happened on Wednesday February 01, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1989:

• Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan The last Soviet Union armored column leaves Kabul, marking the end of a 9-year military occupation of Afghanistan, signaling a significant turning point in the Cold War and geopolitical landscape.
• End of P.W. Botha's Leadership in South Africa After suffering a stroke, Pieter Willem Botha resigns from his party leadership and the presidency of South Africa, a pivotal moment in the country's transition away from apartheid.
• Paraguayan Military Coup A military coup successfully overthrows Alfredo Stroessner, ending his 35-year dictatorship that had ruled Paraguay since 1954, marking a critical moment in the country's political transformation.
• Sky Television Launch Satellite television service Sky Television plc is launched in Europe, marking a significant moment in the evolution of media and telecommunications.
• Carlos Andrés Pérez Assumes Venezuelan Presidency Carlos Andrés Pérez takes office as President of Venezuela, returning to leadership after a previous term in the 1970s.
• Joan Kirner Becomes Victoria's Deputy Premier Joan Kirner becomes Victoria's first female Deputy Premier following the resignation of Robert Fordham over the Victorian Economic Development Co-operation (VEDC) Crisis.
• Elaine de Kooning Commemorated Remembrance of Elaine de Kooning, a prominent American artist born in 1919, known for her abstract expressionist paintings and portraits.
• Astronomical Event Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 reaches its perihelion, the point in its orbit closest to the Sun.
• Kalgoorlie-Boulder City Formation The Western Australian towns of Kalgoorlie and Boulder officially amalgamate to form the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1989

February 01, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1989 can also be written as 2/1/1989 in the US and as 1/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1989:

• Andrea Ballerin
• Dávid Barczi
• Carolina Dementiev
• Alfreð Finnbogason
• Filippo Fortin
• Argjent Gafuri
• Fran González
• Reza Haghighi
• Han Soo-ji
• Simon Hjalmarsson
• Doug Hogue
• Sara Jacobs
• Tim Koch
• Lamine Koné
• Jonas Lössl
• Jevhen Novak
• Marco Pigossi
• Zoran Plazonić
• Clare Polkinghorne
• Florian Runer

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1989:

• Elaine de Kooning

  Prominent American abstract expressionist painter renowned for her innovative portraits and dynamic figurative works.

• Erik Persson

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1989 was When I'm With You by Sheriff, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Sheriff - When I'm With You
2. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
3. White Lion - When The Children Cry
4. Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
5. Tone Loc - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
2. Simple Minds - Belfast Child
3. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Holly Johnson - Love Train

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1989 was Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain
2. Z'Looke - Can U Read My Lips
3. Karyn White - Superwoman
4. Al Jarreau - So Good
5. Luther Vandross - She Won't Talk To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 12:59 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1989

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Someone born on February 01, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 22 days old,

or 1890 weeks

or 13230 days old,

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

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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

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

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