What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1989:

• Gorbachev's Historic China Visit Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev makes a landmark visit to China, marking the first time a Soviet leader has done so since the 1960s. This diplomatic mission represents a significant thawing of Sino-Soviet relations during the late Cold War period.
• Panama Election Nullification Crisis In a dramatic move, Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega invalidates the May 7 presidential election results, overturning the democratic process after opposition candidate Guillermo Endara won by a significant margin. This action represents a direct assault on Panama's democratic institutions and sets the stage for international intervention.
• U.S. Military Deployment to Panama President George H.W. Bush orders 1,900 U.S. troops to Panama in response to the political crisis, signaling potential military intervention to protect American citizens and potentially support democratic processes in the region.
• Carlos Menem Wins Argentine Presidency Carlos Menem secures victory in the Argentine presidential election, a pivotal moment in the country's transition from military rule to democratic governance in the late 1980s.
• FC Barcelona Wins European Cup II FC Barcelona triumphs in the European Cup II, securing their 29th continental trophy and further establishing their reputation as a dominant force in European football.
• NHL Conference Final: Montreal Canadiens Triumph The Montreal Canadiens overcome the Philadelphia Flyers 4 games to 2 in the Prince of Wales Conference Final, progressing in the NHL playoffs.
• NHL Conference Final: Calgary Flames Victory The Calgary Flames defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 4 games to 1 in the Clarence Campbell Conference Final, advancing in the NHL playoffs.
• ACT Legislative Assembly Inaugural Meeting The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly convenes for the first time, marking an important milestone in the territory's governance and political development.

Events in 1989

May 10, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1989

Newspapers from May. 10, 1989

May 10, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1989 can also be written as 5/10/1989 in the US and as 10/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1989:

• Lindsey Shaw

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'.

• Niccolò Martinoni
• Hrvoje Milić
• Robinson Opong
• Francisco Pizarro
• Jesper Riis-Johannessen
• Danielle Robinson
• Jabaal Sheard
• Ernesto Sinclair
• Leandro Velázquez
• Javan Vidal
• Marco André Matias
• Tom Compton
• Nicolás Delmonte
• Munir Mohand Mohamedi
• Grégory Lescot

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1989:

• Woody Shaw

  Renowned American jazz musician who made significant contributions to the jazz genre before his untimely death in 1989.

• Joe Brennan

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 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 10, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 01:28 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 10, 1989

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Someone born on May 10, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 13 days old,

or 1876 weeks

or 13132 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1989?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 10, 1989.

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