What happened on Thursday June 08, 1989?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1989:

• Bismarck Wreck Discovered A groundbreaking marine archaeological expedition led by renowned oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard successfully located the wreck of the German battleship Bismarck. The ship was found approximately 600 miles west of Brest, France, at an impressive depth of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters), nearly 48 years after its sinking during World War II.
• Kurt Waldheim Elected President of Austria Kurt Waldheim, a controversial political figure with a disputed past related to World War II, was elected as the President of Austria, marking a significant moment in Austrian post-war political history.
• Pope John Paul II Visits Sweden Pope John Paul II embarked on a diplomatic visit to Sweden, traveling through Stockholm, Uppsala, and Vadstena Castle. This ecumenical journey lasted from June 8 to June 10, promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.
• Richard Fleeshman - English Actor Richard Fleeshman is an English actor known for his work in theater, film, and television. Born on this date, he has made notable contributions to the performing arts.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1989

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1989

June 08, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1989 can also be written as 6/8/1989 in the US and as 8/6/1989 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1989 in June 1989 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1989:

• Timea Bacsinszky

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• Amaury Vassili

  Amaury Vassili is a French lyric tenor known for his international popularity, particularly in Asia and Canada.

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1989 was Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings
2. New Kids On The Block - I'll Be Loving You (Forever)
3. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
4. Michael Damian - Rock On
5. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1989 was Sealed With A Kiss by Jason Donovan, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Jason Donovan - Sealed With A Kiss
2. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
3. Cliff Richard - The Best Of Me
4. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
5. Sinitta - Right Back Where We Started From

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1989 was Me Myself And I by De La Soul, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
2. The O'Jays - Have You Had Your Love Today
3. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
4. Joyce "Fenderella" Irby - Mr. D.J.
5. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Little Jackie Wants To Be A Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:09 am and setting at 12:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1989

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Someone born on June 08, 1989 is:

35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 15 days old,

or 1871 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13103 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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