What happened on Wednesday April 05, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1989:

• Poland's Democratic Transition: Solidarity Legalized A historic agreement was signed between the Polish Government and the Solidarity labor union, officially restoring Solidarity's legal status and paving the way for democratic elections on June 1st, marking a significant moment in Poland's transition from communist rule.
• Orel Hershiser's Pitching Milestone Baseball pitcher Orel Hershiser concludes his extraordinary streak of 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched, a remarkable achievement in Major League Baseball that showcased his exceptional pitching skills and endurance.
• Channel Tunnel Construction Disruption Construction of the Channel Tunnel experiences a significant delay as 500 workers go on strike, protesting working conditions and wages. This labor dispute temporarily halts the ambitious project connecting England and France.
• Television Sound Technology Milestone Late Night with David Letterman becomes the first network TV series to broadcast using Dolby stereo sound technology, representing a significant advancement in television audio quality.

Events in 1989

April 05, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1989

April 05, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 95th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1989 can also be written as 4/5/1989 in the US and as 5/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1989:

• Lily James

  Lily James is a prominent British actress known for her roles in period dramas and musical films, including Cinderella, Downton Abbey, and...

• Rachel Homan

  Rachel Homan is a professional Canadian curler who has represented Canada in international competitions with notable success.

• Kiki Sukezane

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1989:

• Karel Zeman

  Pioneering Czech filmmaker renowned for innovative animation techniques and imaginative visual storytelling in films like 'The Fabulous...

• Frank Foss

  American pole vaulter (b. 1895).

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1989 was The Look by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Roxette - The Look
2. Bangles - Eternal Flame
3. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
4. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
5. Madonna - Like A Prayer

April 05, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
5. Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care

April 05, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1989 was Girl I Got My Eyes On You by Today, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Today - Girl I Got My Eyes On You
2. Ashford & Simpson - I'll Be There For You
3. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
4. Jonathan Butler - More Than Friends
5. Karyn White - Love Saw It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:00 am and setting at 08:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1989

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Someone born on April 05, 1989 is:

36 years and 18 days old,

or 432 months and 18 days old,

or 1881 weeks

or 13167 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1989?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 05, 1989.

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