What happened on Monday May 01, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1989:

• First McDonald's in USSR Begins Construction Construction commenced on the Soviet Union's first McDonald's restaurant in Moscow, symbolizing a significant cultural and economic moment during the late Cold War period. The restaurant would officially open on January 31, 1990, marking a notable milestone in US-Soviet relations and global commerce.
• US Supreme Court Employment Discrimination Ruling The United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that placed the legal burden on employees to prove non-discriminatory reasons for hiring and promotion decisions, significantly impacting workplace discrimination legal proceedings.
• Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Opens at Walt Disney World The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park officially opened to the public at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This massive entertainment complex spans 135 acres and represented a significant investment of over US$500 million in construction. The park's launch was supported by an extensive US$30 million advertising and promotional campaign. Entrance fees were set at US$29 for adults and US$23 for children aged 3-9.
• May Day Celebrations in Socialist Countries May Day, a traditional spring festival with ancient roots, was observed in socialist countries as a workers' holiday or Labor Day, celebrating international labor and working-class solidarity.
• Jockey Chris Antley Ends Remarkable Winning Streak Jockey Chris Antley concluded an extraordinary run of 64 consecutive winning days, a remarkable achievement in horse racing.
• Greenland Adopts Official Coat of Arms Greenland officially adopted its coat of arms, a significant symbolic moment in the territory's cultural and political identity.
• Sally Kirkland, Life Magazine Fashion Editor Biographical note about Sally Kirkland, a notable fashion editor at Life magazine who was born in 1912.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1989

Newspapers from May. 01, 1989

May 01, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1989 can also be written as 5/1/1989 in the US and as 1/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1989:

• Tim Urban (American Idol)
• Alejandro Arribas
• Maicol Berretti
• Valentina Bonariva
• James Cusati-Moyer
• Murtaz Daushvili
• Tımýr Dosmagambetov
• Armindo Fonseca
• Cayla Francis
• Alexander Grünwald
• Thomas Löffler
• May Mahlangu
• Victoria Monét
• Ewa Nelip
• Bryshon Nellum
• Mitch Nichols
• Philipp Schwethelm
• Koyomi Tominaga
• Emma Wikén
• Ihab Abdelrahman

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1989:

• Marion Mack

  American silent film actress known for her notable roles in early 20th-century cinema, particularly in comedic performances.

• V. M. Panchalingam

  Sri lankan civil servant (b. 1930).

• Antonio Janigro

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Madonna - Like A Prayer
2. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
3. Jody Watley - Real Love
4. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
5. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. London Boys - Requiem

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1989 was Real Love by Jody Watley, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Jody Watley - Real Love
2. Skyy - Start Of A Romance
3. Guy - I Like
4. Karyn White - Love Saw It
5. Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 04:44 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1989

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Someone born on May 01, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 22 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13141 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 1st 2025.

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

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

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