What happened on Wednesday November 01, 1989?

About November 1st, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: The President of Nicaragua terminated a cease-fire with U.S.-backed Contra rebels that had been in place since April 1988. This decision signaled a potential escalation of the long-standing conflict and highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions in Central America during the late Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: November 1st, 1989 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Listen To Your Heart by Roxette
  • #1 UK song: All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

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November 01, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 01, 1989:

  • Nicaragua Ends Cease-fire with Contras The President of Nicaragua terminated a cease-fire with U.S.-backed Contra rebels that had been in place since April 1988. This decision signaled a potential escalation of the long-standing conflict and highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions in Central America during the late Cold War era.
  • Remembering Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander: Civil Rights Pioneer Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was a prominent African American civil rights activist, lawyer, and economist. As one of the first Black women to earn a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, she was a trailblazer in academia and social justice, dedicating her life to fighting racial and gender discrimination.
  • Les Misérables Opens in San Francisco The renowned musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Misérables, premiered at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. This Broadway sensation, known for its powerful music and compelling storytelling, continued its global tour, bringing the epic tale of redemption to West Coast audiences.
  • South Dakota Legalizes Gambling in Deadwood South Dakota officially began legal gambling operations in the historic city of Deadwood, marking a significant economic development for the region. This decision transformed Deadwood's economic landscape, turning the former mining town into a tourist destination and gambling hub.
  • Scandinavian Airlines System Bans Smoking Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) implemented a groundbreaking policy banning smoking on many of its flights, reflecting growing global awareness about the health risks of tobacco and secondhand smoke. This decision was part of a broader international trend towards smoke-free air travel.

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

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What day of the week was November 01, 1989?


November 01, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 305th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1989 can also be written as 11/1/1989 in the US and as 1/11/1989 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 01, 1989?


Famous people born on November 01, 1989:

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November 01, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 01, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1989 was Listen To Your Heart by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

  1. - Listen To Your Heart youtube
  2. - Cover Girl youtube
  3. - Miss You Much youtube
  4. - Sowing The Seeds Of Love youtube
  5. - When I See You Smile youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 01, 1989 was All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

  1. - All Around The World youtube
  2. - You Got It (The Right Stuff) youtube
  3. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  4. - That's What I Like youtube
  5. - Another Day In Paradise youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 01, 1989 was You Are My Everything by Surface, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

  1. - You Are My Everything
  2. - Baby Come To Me
  3. - Rock Wit'cha
  4. - Don't Take It Personal
  5. - Miss You Much youtube
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November 01, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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

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

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November 01, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 01, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:33 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1989.

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How old is someone born on November 01, 1989?


Someone born on November 01, 1989 is:

35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 22 days old,

or 1851 weeks

or 12957 days old,

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

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

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