What happened on Thursday March 02, 1989?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1989:

• Time Warner Merger Announcement Time, Inc. and Warner Communications announced plans for a historic media merger, creating one of the largest entertainment and media conglomerates in the world.
• European Nations Ban CFCs Twelve European Community nations agreed to phase out chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) production by the year 2000, marking a significant environmental protection milestone in response to ozone layer depletion.
• Exxon Houston Oil Spill The tanker Exxon Houston ran aground in Hawaii, causing an environmental disaster by spilling 117,000 gallons of oil and potentially devastating marine ecosystems.
• Madonna's Pepsi Commercial Premiere Madonna's controversial "Like a Prayer" music video premiered in a worldwide Pepsi commercial, generating significant media attention and cultural discussion.
• Purley Station Rail Crash A tragic rail accident at Purley Station in London resulted in 5 fatalities and 94 injuries, highlighting railway safety concerns.
• GreenLeft Political Party Formation The GreenLeft (GroenLinks) political party was established in the Netherlands through a merger of four left-wing parties: the Communist Party, Pacifist Socialist Party, Political Party of Radicals, and Evangelical People's Party.
• Portugal Wins FIFA U-20 World Cup Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-0 in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the nation's youth football prowess.

Events in 1989

March 02, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1989

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1989

March 02, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 61st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1989 can also be written as 3/2/1989 in the US and as 2/3/1989 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1989 in March 1989 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1989:

• Marcel Hirscher

  Legendary Austrian alpine ski racer who dominated the sport, winning multiple Olympic and World Championship titles.

• Nathalie Emmanuel

  English actress known for her roles in Game of Thrones and the Fast & Furious franchise.

• Jean-Frédéric Chapuis

  French freestyle skier who won gold in ski cross at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, with French athletes taking all podium positions.

• Toby Alderweireld

  Belgian international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur and the Belgian national team.

• Liatama Amisone
• Bruno Fernandes Andrade de Brito
• José Ángel
• Raúl Baena
• Meaghan Benfeito
• Ylenia Carabott
• Zié Diabaté
• Liroy Zhairi
• Natasha Harding
• Abdi Nageeye
• Aleksandra Panova
• Suriyan Sor Rungvisai
• Jan Szymański

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on March 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 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 02, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

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 02, 1989

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Someone born on March 02, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 21 days old,

or 1885 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13201 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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