What happened on Wednesday March 01, 1989?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1989:

• Kosovo Protests and Curfew A curfew is imposed in Kosovo amid ongoing protests concerning alleged intimidation of the Serbian minority, highlighting the escalating ethnic tensions in the region.
• Exxon Houston Oil Spill in Hawaii The tanker Exxon Houston runs aground in Hawaii, causing a significant environmental incident by spilling 117,000 gallons of oil and potentially damaging marine ecosystems.
• Ben Johnson Steroid Testimony Ben Johnson's coach reveals that the athlete began using performance-enhancing steroids in 1981, exposing the systematic doping in professional sports during the 1980s.
• Formation of GroenLinks in Netherlands Four progressive political parties in the Netherlands - Politieke Partij Radicalen, Pacifistisch Socialistische Partij, Communistische Partij Nederland, and Evangelische Volks Partij - merge to create the GroenLinks (GreenLeft) political party, representing a unified left-wing political movement.
• James D. Watkins Becomes Energy Secretary James D. Watkins begins his term as U.S. Secretary of Energy, taking a key role in national energy policy and infrastructure development.
• Iceland's Beer Day Iceland officially ends beer prohibition, marking a significant cultural and legal shift in the country's alcohol regulations.
• Springsteen Divorce Rock star Bruce Springsteen and actress Julianne Philips finalize their divorce, marking the end of their high-profile marriage.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1989

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1989

March 01, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1989 can also be written as 3/1/1989 in the US and as 1/3/1989 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1989 in March 1989 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1989:

• Carlos Vela

  Professional Mexican footballer who has played for several top-tier clubs and the Mexican national team.

• Sonya Kitchell

  Talented American singer-songwriter who gained early recognition in the music industry, collaborating with jazz legend Herbie Hancock and...

• Emeraude Toubia

  Television actress known for her roles in various TV series and productions.

• Malik Bentalha
• Armando Sosa Peña
• Otmara Marrero
• Mert Günok
• Abel Peralta
• Michael Perrier
• Kristopher Richard
• Dontae Richards-Kwok
• Sean Rooney
• Gregor Ropret
• Karl-Erik Taukar
• Phillip Thomas
• Alexis Wangmene
• Guðmundur Kristjánsson
• Stanislav Horuna

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1989:

• Vasantdada Patil

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 9th Governor of Rajasthan, with a significant background in farming and political leadership.

• Sammy Moore
• André Muffang

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1989 was Lost In Your Eyes by Debbie Gibson, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
2. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
3. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
4. Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years
5. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff) (Remix)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1989 was Too Many Broken Hearts by Jason Donovan, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Bananarama & Lananeeneenoonoo - Help!
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1989 was Just Because by Anita Baker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Anita Baker - Just Because
2. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
3. LeVert Feat. Heavy D - Just Coolin'
4. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
5. Cameo - Skin I'm In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 11:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1989

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Someone born on March 01, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 22 days old,

or 1886 weeks

or 13202 days old,

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

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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