What happened on Thursday June 01, 1989?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1989:

• Oba Chandler Murders Rogers Family Serial killer Oba Chandler commits a horrific crime, raping and murdering Joan Rogers and her daughters Michelle and Christe during the night of June 1-2. He brutally disposed of their bodies by throwing them, still alive, into Tampa Bay, Florida, with concrete blocks, in one of the most heinous criminal acts of the year.
• Pope John Paul II Visits Nordic Countries Pope John Paul II embarks on a significant 10-day pastoral journey through Nordic countries, visiting Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden. During his initial stop in Norway from June 1-3, he travels to Oslo, Trondheim, and Tromsø, promoting interfaith dialogue and Catholic outreach.
• SkyDome Opens in Toronto The SkyDome (now known as Rogers Centre), a multi-purpose stadium with a retractable roof, officially opens in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This innovative venue would become home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team and a landmark architectural achievement.
• German Hacker Karl Koch Found Dead The burned remains of Karl Koch, a German computer hacker who had sold military and aerospace data to the KGB, are discovered in a forest near Celle, Lower Saxony, West Germany. Investigations conclude that Koch died by suicide through self-immolation on May 23, highlighting the dangerous world of Cold War-era espionage.
• Mike Tyson and Robin Givens Divorce Finalized The tumultuous marriage of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and actress Robin Givens officially ends with their divorce being granted in New Jersey, concluding a highly publicized and controversial relationship.
• Typhoon Lagoon Opens at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World introduces Typhoon Lagoon, a massive water park spanning 56 acres in Orlando, Florida. The park features unique theming that suggests a tropical paradise devastated by a massive typhoon, offering numerous water attractions and slides.
• National Spelling Bee Champion Scott Isaacs wins the 62nd Scripps National Spelling Bee, demonstrating exceptional linguistic skills by correctly spelling the word 'spoliator', which means someone who despoils or plunders.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1989

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1989

June 01, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1989 can also be written as 6/1/1989 in the US and as 1/6/1989 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1989 in June 1989 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1989:

• Almir Bekić
• Emma Cannon
• Audie Cole
• Kane Douglas
• Karol Hoffmann
• Natalija Hončarova
• Haruto Ikezawa
• Glorija Kotnik
• Lucia Krč-Turbová
• Ariana Kukors
• Brooklyn Lee
• Sammy Alex Mutahi
• Meisam Nassiri
• Rafith Rodríguez
• Kjell Rune Sellin
• Jonathan Tinhan
• Jonathan Tornato
• Zomboy
• Jahor Zubovič
• Selin Şekerci

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on June 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1989 was Rock On by Michael Damian, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Michael Damian - Rock On
2. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
3. Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings
4. Guns N' Roses - Patience
5. New Kids On The Block - I'll Be Loving You (Forever)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1989 was Sealed With A Kiss by Jason Donovan, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Jason Donovan - Sealed With A Kiss
2. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
3. Cliff Richard - The Best Of Me
4. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
5. Sinitta - Right Back Where We Started From

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1989 was Miss You Like Crazy by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
2. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
3. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
4. Joyce "Fenderella" Irby - Mr. D.J.
5. Slick Rick - Children's Story

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:22 am and setting at 07:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1989

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Someone born on June 01, 1989 is:

35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 22 days old,

or 1872 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13110 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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

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

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