What happened on Thursday May 04, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1989:

• Margaret Thatcher's Decade in Power Margaret Thatcher becomes the first British Prime Minister of the 20th century to serve a continuous ten-year term, solidifying her status as one of the most influential political leaders of her era. Her long tenure significantly reshaped British politics and conservative ideology.
• Iran-Contra Affair: Oliver North Conviction Former White House aide Oliver North was convicted of three crimes related to the Iran-Contra Affair and acquitted of nine other charges. These convictions were subsequently overturned on appeal, marking a complex legal resolution to a significant political scandal.
• NASA Launches Magellan Space Probe to Venus The United States launches the Magellan space probe to Venus, a significant mission aimed at mapping the planet's surface using advanced radar imaging technology. This mission represented a major advancement in planetary exploration and scientific understanding.
• Junior Felix's Historic First MLB Home Run Junior Felix of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the 53rd Major League Baseball player to hit a home run in his first at-bat, a rare and memorable achievement in baseball history.
• Dániel Gyurta, Hungarian Swimmer Dániel Gyurta, a notable Hungarian swimmer, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent athlete representing Hungary in international competitions.
• James van Riemsdyk, College Ice Hockey Player James van Riemsdyk, a college ice hockey player, was born on this date. He would go on to have a professional career in the National Hockey League.

Events in 1989

May 04, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 04, 1989

Newspapers from May. 04, 1989

May 04, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 124th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1989 can also be written as 5/4/1989 in the US and as 4/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1989:

• Rory McIlroy

  Rory McIlroy is a world-renowned professional golfer from Northern Ireland, widely considered one of the best players of his generation.

• Cameron Jones
• Dániel Gyurta

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1989:

• Adnan Khairallah

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 4th

May 04, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 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 04, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 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 04, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 08:43 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 04, 1989

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Someone born on May 04, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 19 days old,

or 1876 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13138 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1989?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 04, 1989.

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