What happened on Friday May 05, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1989:

• Devastating Western Carolinas Tornado Outbreak On May 5, 1989, the western Carolinas experienced one of the most destructive tornado outbreaks in its recorded history. Seven tornadoes struck the region, with three classified as F4 intensity - an unprecedented level of violent storms. The outbreak caused approximately $40 million in damage (adjusted to 2012 dollars) and resulted in seven fatalities and over 100 injuries, marking the deadliest tornado event in the area since April 16, 1944.
• Mike Tyson's Traffic Violation Professional boxer Mike Tyson received his second speeding ticket for drag racing in Albany, New York, highlighting his ongoing issues with traffic law compliance.
• Frank Easton, Cricket Wicketkeeper, Passes Away Frank Easton, a notable cricket wicketkeeper who played for New South Wales between 1933 and 1939, died on this date.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 05, 1989

Newspapers from May. 05, 1989

May 05, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 125th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1989:

• Chris Brown

  Chris Brown is a prominent American R&B singer, dancer, and actor known for his chart-topping music and dynamic performances.

• Rory McIlroy

  Rory McIlroy is a world-renowned professional golfer from Northern Ireland, known for his exceptional skills and multiple major championship...

• Koyoharu Gotōge
• Mike Daniels
• Mario Fischer
• Jamell Fleming
• Melissa Goodall
• Anna Hasselborg
• Agnes Knochenhauer
• Geneviève Lacasse
• Steven Legendre
• Lu Jingjing
• Victor Ramos Ferreira
• Sekou Junior Sanogo
• Michael Scheikl
• Radoje Vujošević
• Alla Čerkasova
• Perica Marošević
• Mrisho Ngasa

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1989:

• Mary Leo
• William Wheeler

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 5th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 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 05, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 10:01 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 05, 1989

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Someone born on May 05, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 18 days old,

or 1876 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13137 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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

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

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