What happened on Sunday February 12, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1989:

• Pat Finucane Assassination Pat Finucane, a prominent Belfast lawyer who represented republican hunger striker Bobby Sands, was brutally murdered by a loyalist paramilitary group while having dinner with his family, highlighting the intense sectarian violence during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Satanic Verses Protests Turn Violent Protests against Salman Rushdie's controversial novel 'The Satanic Verses' escalated in Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 5 Muslim protesters, demonstrating the intense religious and cultural tensions surrounding the book's publication.
• First Female Episcopal Bishop in US Barbara Harris makes history by becoming the first female Bishop in the United States Episcopal Church, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in religious leadership.
• Wayne Gretzky Sets Hockey Records Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky achieves two remarkable milestones: his 45th hat trick and 10th season with 40 or more goals, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history.
• NBA All-Star Game in Houston The 39th NBA All-Star Game takes place in Houston, Texas, with the Western Conference defeating the Eastern Conference 143-134. Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz is named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
• Sailing Record Achievement The sailing vessel 'Thursday's Child' sets an impressive record by completing a journey from New York to Cape Horn to San Francisco in 80 days and 20 hours.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1989

February 12, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1989 can also be written as 2/12/1989 in the US and as 12/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1989:

• Afshan Azad

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1989:

• Thomas Bernhard

  Renowned Austrian writer who profoundly influenced post-World War II German literature.

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
2. Sheriff - When I'm With You
3. Tone Loc - Wild Thing
4. Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
5. White Lion - When The Children Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
2. Simple Minds - Belfast Child
3. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Holly Johnson - Love Train

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1989 was Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain
2. Kiara (Duet With Shanice Wilson) - This Time
3. Luther Vandross - She Won't Talk To Me
4. Al Jarreau - So Good
5. Tone-Loc - Wild Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 01:36 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1989

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Someone born on February 12, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 11 days old,

or 1888 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13219 days old,

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

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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

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

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