What happened on Wednesday February 08, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1989:

• Independent Air Flight 1851 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Independent Air Flight 1851, a Boeing 707, crashed into Santa Maria mountain in the Azores Islands off the coast of Portugal. The crash resulted in the death of all 144 passengers on board, marking one of the most significant aviation accidents of 1989.
• Rare Snowfall in Los Angeles An unusual weather event occurred with 5 cm of snow falling in the outskirts of Los Angeles, a rare meteorological occurrence for the typically warm Southern California region.
• Chris Antley's Winning Streak Jockey Chris Antley began an impressive record of 64 consecutive winning days, showcasing exceptional skill and consistency in horse racing.
• Birth of Danielle Harmer Danielle Harmer, an English actress, was born on this date. She would later become known for her roles in British television and film.

Events in 1989

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

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February 08, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1989 can also be written as 2/8/1989 in the US and as 8/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1989:

• Julio Jones

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Famous people born in 1989

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
2. Sheriff - When I'm With You
3. Tone Loc - Wild Thing
4. Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
5. White Lion - When The Children Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
2. Simple Minds - Belfast Child
3. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Holly Johnson - Love Train

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1989 was Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain
2. Kiara (Duet With Shanice Wilson) - This Time
3. Luther Vandross - She Won't Talk To Me
4. Al Jarreau - So Good
5. Tone-Loc - Wild Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1989

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Someone born on February 08, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 15 days old,

or 1889 weeks

or 13223 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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