What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1989:

• Sugar Ray Robinson Dies Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr), legendary boxer and five-time middleweight champion who dominated the welterweight division from 1946-1951, passed away at age 67 due to Alzheimer's disease. He is widely considered one of the greatest boxers in history.
• Death of Abbie Hoffman Abbie Hoffman, prominent 1960s counterculture activist and co-founder of the Yippie movement, died at age 52. Known for his political activism and social protests, Hoffman was a significant figure in American social movements.
• Eastern Airlines Purchase Deal Collapses Peter Ueberroth's proposed deal to purchase Eastern Airlines failed, marking a significant moment in the airline industry's complex business landscape during the late 1980s.
• Third Soul Train Music Awards The Third Soul Train Music Awards took place, with Anita Baker emerging as a notable winner, highlighting the significance of African American music and entertainment in the late 1980s.
• Canadian Lottery Jackpot Shared In a remarkable lottery event, four Canadian lottery players shared a substantial CDN$14.2 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot, demonstrating the life-changing potential of lottery winnings.
• Death of Gerald Flood, British Actor Gerald Flood, a notable British actor who had a significant career in theater and television, passed away. Born in 1927, Flood was known for his versatile performances across various media.

Events in 1989

April 12, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1989

April 12, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1989 can also be written as 4/12/1989 in the US and as 12/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1989:

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Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1989:

• Sugar Ray Robinson

  Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion with an extraordinary...

• Abbie Hoffman

  Prominent American political activist and counterculture icon of the 1960s who co-founded the Yippie movement, known for theatrical...

• Antonio Porta
• Stojan Brajša

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1989 was She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
2. Roxette - The Look
3. Madonna - Like A Prayer
4. Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
5. Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1989 was Every Little Step by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
2. Karyn White - Love Saw It
3. Ashford & Simpson - I'll Be There For You
4. Cherrelle - Affair
5. New Edition - Crucial

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on April 12, 1989

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Someone born on April 12, 1989 is:

36 years and 11 days old,

or 432 months and 11 days old,

or 1880 weeks

or 13160 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1989?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1989.

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