Friday August 11, 1989: on this day

August 11, 1989 was the 223rd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 11, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1989, who was born and died on August 11, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1989?


August 11, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1989 can also be written as 8/11/1989 in the US and as 11/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 11, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1989:

  • Nightmare on elm street 5: dream child premieres
  • Geoff marsh and mark taylor complete 329 opening stand vs. england
  • Voyager 2 discovers 2 partial rings of neptune

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August 11, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 04:03 pm and setting at 12:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Who was born on August 11, 1989?


Famous people born on August 11, 1989:

  • Junior Heffernan

    Irish cyclist and triathlete (d. 2013).

  • Sebastian Huke

    German footballer.

  • Gui Gui

    Taiwanese actress and singer (hey girl).

  • Heffernan

    Irish cyclist and triathlete (d. 2013).

  • Rebekah Kim

    Pop singer.

  • Artur Krysiak
  • Úrsula Corberó
  • Luca Ceppitelli

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 8 months old,

or 416 months and 13 days old,

or 1810 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12675 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1989.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1989?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1989.

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August 11, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1989:

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Bill Cody Jr.
  • Pedro Estrada

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1989:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - Batdance youtube
  4. - So Alive
  5. - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 11, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swing The Mood
  2. - Wouldn't Change A Thing
  3. - French Kiss
  4. - Poison
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 11, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1989 was Batdance (From "Batman") by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Batdance (From "Batman")
  2. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  3. - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
  4. - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
  5. - They Want Money

August 11, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  2. - La Incondicional
  3. - Te Amo
  4. - A donde vayas
  5. - Aunque mal paguen ellas

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August 11, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

Release year: 1989

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann

Country: United States of America

Let It Ride

Let It Ride

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Joe Pytka

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

Blood Red

Blood Red

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Starring: Eric Roberts, Giancarlo Giannini, Dennis Hopper, Burt Young

August 11, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Split Ends

Split Ends

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

August 11, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Good Times by Russell Baker

The Good Times

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"Choice...superb...even more riveting than the author last, which won a Pulitzer...hilarious as well as heartbreaking...When you put this book down you will feel privileged to have gotten to know, intimately, a

Blessings by Belva Plain

Blessings

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Jennie Rakowsky was 36 years old when her dreams began to come true. She was about to marry an amazing man. Her career as a lawyer was on the rise, and she was never more beautiful.

The Night The Bear Ate Goombaw by Patrick F. McManus

The Night The Bear Ate Goombaw

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Patrick F., the most popular expert on outdoor life, has more humorous tales about The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw

The Negotiator by Frederick Forsyth

The Negotiator

By:

Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

August 11, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hard Drivin'

Hard Drivin'

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Mega Drive/Genesis, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Driving simulation

Publisher: Atari Games

Alleyway

Alleyway

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

The Astyanax

The Astyanax

Platform: Arcade, NES

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Jaleco

Darius II

Darius II

Platform: Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, PC Engine (Super CD-ROM²), Master System, Sega Saturn, Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP NEC (PCECD) EU SEGA (SMS) SA Tec Toy (MD/SMS); JP NEC (PCECD); EU SEGA (SMS); SA Tec Toy (MD/SMS)

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Platform: Commodore 64 Amiga DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Capstone

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1989?

On August 11, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1989?

On August 11, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1989?

On August 11, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for August 1989?

August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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