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About May 2nd, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: Cold War: Hungary begins dismantling its border fence with Austria, which allows a number of East Germans to defect.
- Day of the week: May 2nd, 1989 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lesley Gore, David Suchet
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Like A Prayer by Madonna
- #1 UK song: Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue
- Popular movie: See No Evil, Hear No Evil directed by Arthur Hiller
More about May 2nd, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on May 2nd, 1989.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1989?
- May 02, 1989: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1989?
- May 02, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 02, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1989?
What day of the week was May 02, 1989?
May 02, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1989:
- Cold war: hungary begins dismantling its border fence with austria, which allows a number of east germans to defect.
May 02, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 02, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 02, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1989 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 06:02 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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Who was born on May 02, 1989?
Famous people born on May 02, 1989:
- Jaremy Sumpter
American actor known for his roles in the films Peter Pan, Sky High, and Friday Night Lights.
- Jeanette Pohlen
American basketball player.
- Sam Tsui
Youtube star.
- Meagan Camper
Model.
- Allison Pineau
- Sebastián Sciorilli
- Gal Shish
- Arnaud Sutchuin Djoum
- Olli-Markus Taivainen
- Hamdan Al Kamali
- Stefan Velev
- Junxia Yang
- Yōhei Ōtake
- Fwayo Tembo
- Christian Alfonso López
- Juan Barrera
- Dario Hunt
Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:
![Lesley Gore]()
Lesley GoreLesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.
![David Suchet]()
David SuchetDavid suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
![Dwayne Johnson]()
Dwayne JohnsonCanadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
![Christine Baranski]()
Christine BaranskiChristine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Mitzi Kapture]()
Mitzi KaptureMitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
![Kay Panabaker]()
Kay PanabakerAmerican actress.
![Brian Aherne]()
Brian AherneBritish-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
![Brian Tochi]()
Brian TochiAmerican actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.
May 02, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years and 8 days old,
or 420 months and 8 days old,
or 1827 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12792 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 02, 1989?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1989.
May 02, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 1989:
- Veniamin Kaverin
Russian screenwriter and author (d. 1989).
- Giuseppe Siri
Italian catholic cardinal (born in 1906).
- Simon Schoon
- Bennie Benjamin
- Carlo De Martino
- Albert H. Kelley
- Veniamin Aleksandrovič Kaverin
- James Crabe
What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?
Famous deaths on May 2nd:
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Caryl Chessman]()
Caryl ChessmanAmerican homicide.
![Michael Hordern]()
Michael HordernHertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
![Gene Raymond]()
Gene RaymondNyc, new york -- actor.
![Efrem Zimbalist]()
Efrem ZimbalistJr.
- Vincenta Da Vinci
Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Leonardo da Vinci
A renowned Renaissance polymath, known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper', as well as his groundbreaking...
May 02, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 1989:
- Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
- Iran - Teacher's Day
- Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
- Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
- Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
- Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván
Observances on May 02, 1989:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 1989:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 02, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
May 02, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Prayer
- Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
- Jody Watley - Real Love
- Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
- Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
May 02, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
May 02, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
- Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
- Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
- The Bangles - Eternal Flame
- London Boys - Requiem
May 02, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1989 was Real Love by Jody Watley, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
May 02, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jody Watley - Real Love
- Skyy - Start Of A Romance
- Guy - I Like
- Karyn White - Love Saw It
- Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk
May 02, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1989 was Como Tu by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
May 02, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 02, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Jose - Como Tu
- Isabel Pantoja - Asi Fue
- Vikki Carr - MALA SUERTE
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Marisela - Ya No Puedo Volver Contigo
May 02, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Joan Severance, Kevin Spacey
Country: United States of America
Too Beautiful for You
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Josiane Balasko, Carole Bouquet, François Cluzet
Society
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Brian Yuzna
Starring: Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Evan Richards, Ben Meyerson
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
The Rachel Papers
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Damian Harris
Starring: Dexter Fletcher, Ione Skye, Jonathan Pryce, James Spader
May 02, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Fast Forward
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Round the Twist
Release year: 1989
Country: Australia
Rivalen der Rennbahn
Release year: 1989
Rory Bremner
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Kevin Bishop
Straight to the Heart
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Stephane Gehami
May 02, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
We Are Still Married
By: Garrison Keillor
"Garrison Keillor made it possible after twenty years' worth of black humor...to be funny and kind, winsome and scathing, and all this in one many-barbed quip The Washington
The Temple Of My Familiar
By: Alice Walker
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.
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.
Breathing Lessons
By: Anne Tyler
Maggie and Ira Moran are married for 28 years. It shows in their quarrels and in their routines. But it also shows in their ability to love each other's eccentricities.
May 02, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 02, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eye of Horus
Cameltry
Dragon Wars
Bruce Lee Lives
Baseball Stars
Who was the US President on May 02, 1989?
On May 02, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1989?
On May 02, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 1989?
On May 02, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 2nd?
May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. 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 May 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
- 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.
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 May 1989?
May 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
