What happened on Wednesday September 06, 1989?

Here's what happened on September 06, 1989:

• Tiananmen Square Protests Escalate The pro-democracy protests in Beijing continue to intensify, with increasing tensions between student demonstrators and government authorities, setting the stage for a significant political confrontation.
• South African General Election Under Apartheid The final South African general election held under the apartheid system returns the National Party to power with a significantly reduced parliamentary majority, signaling the beginning of the end of the apartheid era.
• Ben Johnson Stripped of Athletic Records The Amateur Athletic Federation officially revoked all track records held by Ben Johnson following his disqualification from the 1988 Olympics due to performance-enhancing drug use.
• Terry Butcher's Bloody World Cup Qualifier In a memorable 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, England secured a 0-0 draw against Sweden. The game became legendary due to Terry Butcher's extraordinary display of determination, playing the entire match after receiving a deep forehead cut, with his white shirt and shorts becoming almost entirely blood-stained.
• Living Colour Wins MTV Award At the 6th MTV Awards, the rock band Living Colour receives a significant recognition, highlighting their musical impact during this period.
• Paris Police Computer Error A bizarre computer error in Paris incorrectly accused 41,000 citizens of murder or prostitution, revealing significant technological and administrative challenges in data management.

Events in 1989

September 06, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 06, 1989

Newspapers from Sep. 06, 1989

September 06, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 249th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1989 can also be written as 9/6/1989 in the US and as 6/9/1989 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 1989 in September 1989 calendar

Famous people born on September 06, 1989:

• Elena Delle Donne

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• Kat Graham

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• Kim So-eun

  Kim So-eun is a prominent South Korean actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.

• Hannah John-Kamen
• Ariane Fornia

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on September 6th

Famous people died on September 06, 1989:

• Jimmy Ruffell

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on September 6th

September 06, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 06, 1989 was Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
2. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
3. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
4. Warrant - Heaven
5. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting

September 06, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 06, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Black Box - Ride On Time
2. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
3. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
4. Jason Donovan - Every Day (I Love You More)
5. Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love

September 06, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 06, 1989 was My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing") by Teddy Riley Featuring Guy, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
2. Eric Gable - Remember (The First Time)
3. The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
4. Sharon Bryant - Let Go
5. E.U. - Taste Of Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th is Virgo.

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September 06, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 06, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 06, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 06, 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 September 06, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on September 06, 1989

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Someone born on September 06, 1989 is:

35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 17 days old,

or 1859 weeks

or 13013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 06, 1989?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 06, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 06, 1989.

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