What happened on Tuesday May 09, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1989:

• Lebanese Political Conflict Escalation General Michel Aoun declares a 'War of Liberation' aimed at removing Syrian forces and their allies from Lebanon, signaling an intensification of the complex Lebanese political and military landscape.
• Chinese Press Freedom Protest A group of journalists collectively petition the Chinese Government, demanding greater freedom of press and challenging media restrictions, reflecting growing tensions around media rights in China.
• U.S. Assault Weapons Import Ban U.S. President George H. W. Bush implements a ban on the importation of certain firearms classified as 'assault weapons', marking an early federal-level gun control measure in the United States.
• Country Singer Keith Whitley Dies Keith Whitley, renowned American country music singer known for hits like 'Don't Close Your Eyes', passes away at the young age of 33, leaving a significant impact on the country music genre.
• Australian Opposition Leadership Change Andrew Peacock successfully challenges and deposes John Howard as the leader of the Australian federal opposition party, marking a significant moment in Australian political leadership.
• MLB Defensive Record Broken New York Mets shortstop Kevin Elster's remarkable 88-game errorless streak comes to an end, showcasing the high level of defensive skill in professional baseball.
• Broadway Musical Closes Saratina! concludes its Broadway run at the Cort Theater in New York City after an impressive 597 performances, highlighting the musical's sustained popularity during its theatrical engagement.

Events in 1989

May 09, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1989

Newspapers from May. 09, 1989

May 09, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1989 can also be written as 5/9/1989 in the US and as 9/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1989:

• Vijay Deverakonda

  Popular Telugu actor who rose to national prominence with his breakthrough role in the controversial film 'Arjun Reddy', becoming a major...

• Ellen White

  Influential religious leader and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, whose writings significantly shaped the denomination's...

• Nyle DiMarco

  Deaf American actor and model who won America's Next Top Model and has become a prominent advocate for deaf community awareness and rights.

• Nora Arnezeder

  French actress known for her international film roles in 'Safe House' and 'The Words', working across multiple film industries.

• Mariano Di Vaio

  Italian model, fashion blogger, and social media influencer with a significant international following.

• Becca (musician)

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1989:

• Keith Whitley

  Keith Whitley was a prominent American country music singer and songwriter known for his influential 1988 album 'Don't Close Your Eyes',...

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1989 was I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Jody Watley - Real Love
4. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
5. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love

May 09, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. London Boys - Requiem

May 09, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1989 was Start Of A Romance by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Skyy - Start Of A Romance
2. Guy - I Like
3. Jody Watley - Real Love
4. Al B. Sure! - If I'm Not Your Lover
5. Boy George - Don't Take My Mind On A Trip

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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

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May 09, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 12:53 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1989

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Someone born on May 09, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 14 days old,

or 1876 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13133 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1989?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 09, 1989.

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