Wednesday August 02, 1989: on this day

August 02, 1989 was the 214th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 02, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1989, who was born and died on August 02, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Batdance by Prince), movies (e.g. The Abyss, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1989?


August 02, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1989 can also be written as 8/2/1989 in the US and as 2/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 02, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1989:

  • Nasa confirms voyager 2's discovery of three more moons of neptune designated temporarily 1989 n2, 1989 n3 and 1989 n24.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 02, 1989
  • Pakistan is re-admitted to the commonwealth of nations after having restoring democracy for the first time since 1972.

August 02, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:43 am and setting at 09:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Who was born on August 02, 1989?


Famous people born on August 02, 1989:

  • Amandalee Horn

    Professional boxer known for her powerful punches.

  • Priscilla (French singer)

    Priscilla is a french singer known for her pop and r&b music, and for gaining fame at a young age through her appearances on talent shows.

  • Luana Vjollca

    Albanian singer and television personality.

  • Nacer Chadli

    Belgian footballer.

  • Vanes-Mari Toit

    South african netball player.

  • Charlie Short

    Youtube star.

  • Tiffany Hwang

    Musician.

  • Priscilla Betti

    French singer-actress who was a finalist in the tv series "danse avec les stars", 23 december 2015.

  • Yaniss Lespert
  • Simon Lugier
  • Aleš Majer
  • Antonio Mazzotta
  • Rudy Paige
  • Thomas Piermayr
  • Relja Popović
  • Romell Quioto
  • César Romero
  • Matteo Trentin
  • Ike Udanoh
  • Alla Šiškina

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 7 months old,

or 415 months and 17 days old,

or 1806 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12648 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1989.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1989?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1989.

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August 02, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1989:

  • Luiz Gonzaga

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

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August 02, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1989:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1989 was Batdance by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Batdance youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - So Alive
  4. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 02, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swing The Mood
  2. - Wouldn't Change A Thing
  3. - French Kiss
  4. - Poison
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 02, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1989 was On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II") by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
  2. - Batdance (From "Batman")
  3. - They Want Money
  4. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  5. - Midnight Special

August 02, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  2. - La Incondicional
  3. - Te Amo
  4. - A donde vayas
  5. - Aunque mal paguen ellas

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August 02, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Abyss

The Abyss

Release year: 1989

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester

Country: United States of America

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

Skinheads

Skinheads

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Starring: Chuck Connors, Barbara Bain, Jason Culp, Brian Brophy

Parenthood

Parenthood

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

August 02, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Split Ends

Split Ends

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

Nightmare Classics

Nightmare Classics

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

August 02, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

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As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence

Red Phoenix by Larry Bond

Red Phoenix

By:

After a string of student riots in Seoul ends, the U.S. Congress quickly passes a bill calling for the withdrawal of all American troops from South Korea.

King Of The Night by Laurence Leamer

King Of The Night

By:

This candid and uncensored portrait of Johnny Carson is based on observations from ex-wives, partners, colleagues, family members, friends, and colleagues. It provides a close-up look at America's most well-known talk-show host.

The Temple Of My Familiar by Alice Walker

The Temple Of My Familiar

By:

The Temple of My Familiar was first published by Alice Walker in 1990. It spent over four months on The New York Times Bestseller List.

Polar Star by Martin Cruz Smith

Polar Star

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He made too many enemies. He was kicked out of his party membership. Arkady Renko, once Moscow's most prominent criminal investigator, now works in anonymity aboard a Russian factory ship that is working with American trawlers.

August 02, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Console

Genre: Action, platforming

Publisher: JP / NA Konami; EU Palcom

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Bandai

Beyond the Black Hole

Beyond the Black Hole

Platform: DOS, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Publisher: The Software Toolworks

The Colonel's Bequest

The Colonel's Bequest

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

American Dream

American Dream

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure Casino

Publisher: Coconuts Japan

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1989?

On August 02, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1989?

On August 02, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1989?

On August 02, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

history

What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for August 1989?

August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1989 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 2, 1989