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January 12, 1989 was the 12th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 12, 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 January 12, 1989, who was born and died on January 12, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Prerogative by Bobby Brown), movies (e.g. Sex, Lies, and Videotape, directed by Steven Soderbergh), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 12, 1989?
- January 12, 1989: What happened on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 12, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 12, 1989?
- January 12, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 12, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- January 12, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 12, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 12, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on January 12, 1989?
What day of the week was January 12, 1989?
January 12, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 12, 1989 can also be written as 1/12/1989 in the US and as 12/1/1989 in UK and Europe.
January 12, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 12, 1989:
- 6 claim to survive in rubble, 35 days after armenian quake
- Idi amin expelled from zaire.
- George bush names william bennett to be his director of the office of national drug control policy and james watkins as secretary of energy.
January 12, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 12, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 12, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 12, 1989 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 10:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1989.
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Who was born on January 12, 1989?
Famous people born on January 12, 1989:
- Zaydn Malik
Former world champion known for his powerful punches.
- Axil Witsel
Belgian professional footballer known for his midfield skills.
- Thiemo-Jérôme Kialka
German footballer.
- Alan Kardec
- Leonhard Kaufmann
- Branko Lazić
- Italee Lucas
- Michał Miśkiewicz
- Geordy Monfils
- Bruno Eduardo Moraes
- Danilo Moreno Asprilla
- Bastian Oczipka
- Aneta Sablik
- Nenad Adamović
- Siniša Stevanović
- Stevan Stojkov
- Lee Tomlin
- Petr Wojnar
Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:
![Taraneh Alidoosti]()
Taraneh AlidoostiRenowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.
![John Lasseter]()
John LasseterJohn lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...
![Howard Stern]()
Howard SternAmerican talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.
![Olivier Martinez]()
Olivier MartinezHe was a french film actor.
![Haruki Murakami]()
Haruki MurakamiJapanese writer.
![Rob Zombie]()
Rob ZombieAmerican film director, screenwriter, and producer.
![Sakshi Tanwar]()
Sakshi TanwarSakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.
![Kirstie Alley]()
Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
![John Francis]()
John FrancisJohn francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.
![Naya Rivera]()
Naya RiveraAmerican actress, model and singer (b. 1987).
January 12, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 3 months old,
or 423 months and 4 days old,
or 1839 weeks and 5 days old,
or 12878 days old,
if you were born on January 12, 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 January 12, 1989?
There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1989.
January 12, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 12, 1989:
- Franco Fanigliulo
- Adil Candemir
What famous deaths happened on January 12th?
Famous deaths on January 12th:
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Amrish Puri]()
Amrish PuriIndian singer and actor (d. 2005).
![Alexandra Bastedo]()
Alexandra BastedoEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Norman Kerry]()
Norman KerryActor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.
![Betty Lou Gerson]()
Betty Lou GersonAmerican voice actress (born 1914).
- Alegend Christie
Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
- Aadin Christie
Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.
- Lorrane Hansberry
Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- Agatha Tennis
Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
- Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...
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January 12, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 12, 1989:
- In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
- In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
- Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
January 12, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 12, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1989 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 12, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Phil Collins - Two Hearts
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Taylor Dayne - Don't Rush Me
- Def Leppard - Armageddon It
January 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 12, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
- Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
- Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
- Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
January 12, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1989 was Superwoman by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 12, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Karyn White - Superwoman
- Levert - Pull Over
- Bobby Brown - Roni
- Today - Him Or Me
- Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
January 12, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 12, 1989 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 12, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 12, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Los Yonic's - TU PRESA FACIL
- Yolandita Monge - BORINQUENA
January 12, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 12, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sex, Lies, and Videotape
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher, Laura San Giacomo
Country: United States of America
Baxter
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Jérôme Boivin
Starring: Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser, Catherine Ferran
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
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
Winter People
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan
January 12, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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:
The Bottom Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Fauji
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Col. Kapoor
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan
Country: India
Dolphin Cove
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
January 12, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 12, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Anything For Billy
By: Larry McMurtry
My first encounter with Billy was when he walked out of a cloud ..... Welcome to the wild and bloody adventures of Billy the Kid. He is the most famous outlaw in the American West.
Breathing Lessons
By: Anne Tyler
Maggie and Ira Moran are married for 28 years. It shows in their quarrels and in their routines. But it also shows in their ability to love each other's eccentricities.
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.
The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.
January 12, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 12, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chicago 90
Dogs of War
Rick Dangerous
Dangerous Seed
Cobra Triangle
Who was the US President on January 12, 1989?
On January 12, 1989 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1989?
On January 12, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 1989?
On January 12, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 12th?
January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
- 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
- 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.
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 January 1989?
January 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
