What happened on Tuesday May 02, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1989:

• Hungary Dismantles Border Fence with Austria In a significant moment during the late Cold War period, Hungary began dismantling 150 miles of barbed wire fencing along its border with Austria. This action represented a critical symbolic and practical breakthrough in the erosion of the Iron Curtain, allowing increased movement between Eastern and Western Europe.
• Death of Giuseppe Cardinal Siri Giuseppe Cardinal Siri, a prominent Roman Catholic Church leader, passed away. Born in 1906, he was an influential figure in the Catholic Church during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1989

Newspapers from May. 02, 1989

May 02, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1989 can also be written as 5/2/1989 in the US and as 2/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1989:

• Allison Pineau

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1989:

• Giuseppe Siri

  Giuseppe Siri was a prominent Italian Catholic cardinal who served as the Archbishop of Genoa from 1946 to 1987.

• Carlo De Martino
• Albert H. Kelley

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 2nd 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 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.

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1989

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Someone born on May 02, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 21 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13140 days old,

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

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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.

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