What happened on Friday December 08, 1989?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1989:

• INF Treaty Signing: A Landmark Cold War Disarmament Agreement On December 8, 1989, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in Washington, D.C. This historic agreement marked a significant milestone in Cold War diplomacy, mandating the elimination of all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500-5,500 kilometers, effectively reducing nuclear tensions between the United States and Soviet Union.
• Remembering John Lennon's Assassination On December 8, 1980 (not 1989), former Beatle musician John Lennon was tragically assassinated in New York City by Mark David Chapman outside the Dakota apartment building. Lennon was shot multiple times and died from his wounds, shocking the music world and global fans.
• Remembering Mikhail Katukov, Soviet War Hero Mikhail Katukov, a prominent Soviet tank commander and Hero of the Soviet Union, was commemorated on this date. Born in 1900, Katukov played a crucial role during World War II, leading tank units in significant battles and contributing to the Soviet victory against Nazi Germany.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1989

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1989

December 08, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1989 can also be written as 12/8/1989 in the US and as 8/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1989:

• Nicholas Hoult

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in 'X-Men', 'Warm Bodies', and 'The Great', who began acting as a child.

• Drew Doughty

  Professional ice hockey defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, multiple-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist.

• Jen Ledger

  Professional drummer known for her work with the Christian rock band Skillet, also pursuing a solo music career.

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on December 8th

Famous people died on December 08, 1989:

• Hans Hartung

  Hans Hartung was a renowned German abstract expressionist painter who significantly influenced post-World War II art.

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on December 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1989 was We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
2. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
3. Milli Vanilli - Blame It On The Rain
4. Paula Abdul - (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me
5. Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1989 was You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
2. Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
3. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Let's Party
4. Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me
5. Kaoma - Lambada

December 08, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1989 was Here And Now by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Luther Vandross - Here And Now
2. Angela Winbush - It's The Real Thing
3. Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
4. Randy Crawford - Knockin' On Heaven's Door
5. The Gap Band - All Of My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1989

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Someone born on December 08, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 15 days old,

or 1845 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12920 days old,

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

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

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

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