What happened on Wednesday May 03, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1989:

• GPS Satellite Launch Revolutionizes Global Navigation The first Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite was launched, marking a pivotal moment in satellite navigation technology. This launch initiated a network that would fundamentally transform global positioning, navigation, and timing technologies, with profound implications for military, scientific, and civilian applications.
• McDonald's Enters Soviet Market Construction began on the USSR's first McDonald's restaurant in Moscow, symbolizing a significant cultural and economic moment during the late Cold War period. The restaurant, set to open on January 31, 1990, represented a landmark of increasing economic openness and cultural exchange between the Soviet Union and the West.
• Christine Jorgensen: Pioneering Transgender Icon Passes Away Christine Jorgensen, a groundbreaking transgender woman who was one of the first widely known recipients of gender reassignment surgery in the United States, died at age 62. Her public transition in the 1950s significantly raised awareness and understanding of transgender experiences, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.

Events in 1989

May 03, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 03, 1989

Newspapers from May. 03, 1989

May 03, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1989 can also be written as 5/3/1989 in the US and as 3/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1989:

• Sam Tsui

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• Katinka Hosszú

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• Selah Sue

  Selah Sue is a talented Belgian singer-songwriter who blends soulful vocals with reggae, funk, and R&B musical styles, creating a unique and...

• Mary Lambert
• Taylor Trensch

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1989:

• Christine Jorgensen

  Christine Jorgensen was a pioneering transgender woman who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Denmark in the early 1950s, becoming one...

• Muriel Ostriche

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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 3rd 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 03, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 07:22 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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Someone born on May 03, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 20 days old,

or 1877 weeks

or 13139 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1989?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1989.

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