What happened on Saturday April 08, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1989:

• Formation of Democratic Party in South Africa In a significant political development in Johannesburg, the Progressive Federal Party, Independent Party, National Democratic Movement, and a group of dissatisfied Afrikaners merged to form the Democratic Party, signaling growing political complexity during the late apartheid era.
• Arrest of Drug Lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo Mexican drug lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo was arrested and charged with multiple serious crimes including kidnapping, murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena, and drug trafficking. His arrest was a significant moment in Mexico's fight against powerful drug cartels.
• Jim Abbott's MLB Debut One-handed pitcher Jim Abbott made his Major League Baseball debut for the California Angels, showcasing remarkable athletic ability by pitching despite having only one hand. Though he lasted only 4 2/3 innings, his debut was significant for challenging perceptions of disability in professional sports.
• Hitomi Takahashi, Japanese Singer Hitomi Takahashi is a Japanese pop singer who was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, contributing to the vibrant Japanese music scene of that era.

Events in 1989

April 08, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1989

April 08, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 98th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1989 can also be written as 4/8/1989 in the US and as 8/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1989:

• Matthew Healy

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• Gabriella Wilde

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Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 8th

April 08, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 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 08, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 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 08, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 11:13 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 08, 1989

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Someone born on April 08, 1989 is:

36 years and 15 days old,

or 432 months and 15 days old,

or 1880 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13164 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1989?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1989.

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