What happened on Friday May 12, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1989:

• San Bernardino Train Derailment Tragedy A Southern Pacific Railroad freight train catastrophically derailed on the steep Cajon Pass in San Bernardino, California, resulting in a devastating accident. The incident claimed the lives of both train crew members and two young children, ages 7 and 9. The derailment was particularly destructive, severely damaging or completely destroying 11 residential homes in the area. A memorial now stands at the Tehachapi Loop, commemorating the tragic event.
• British Pilot Kidnapping Retired British pilot Jack Mann was kidnapped by Islamic fundamentalists, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions and security challenges of the late 1980s.
• NYC Subway Transformation The last graffiti-covered New York City subway car is retired, symbolizing the city's ongoing efforts to clean up and modernize its public transportation system.
• Entertainment Tonight Milestone Entertainment Tonight reaches a significant television milestone by broadcasting its 2,000th TV performance, marking a notable achievement in entertainment media programming.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1989

Newspapers from May. 12, 1989

May 12, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1989 can also be written as 5/12/1989 in the US and as 12/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1989:

• Cam Newton

  Professional American football quarterback, former NFL MVP, and Super Bowl participant known for his dynamic playing style.

• Cyprien Iov

  Popular French YouTuber known for comedy sketches, gaming content, and viral videos with millions of subscribers.

• Prince Royce

  Bachata and R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer known for hit songs like 'Darte un Beso' and international popularity.

• Eleftheria Eleftheriou

  Cypriot singer and actress known for her participation in Eurovision Song Contest and her music career in Greece.

• Catalina Robayo
• Leonardo Castro
• Paolo Giuliodori
• Tess Haubrich
• Étienne Lalonde Turbide
• Andrew Little
• Luis David Martínez
• Mladen Matković
• Travis McCabe
• Sabina Radu
• Sabrin Sburlea
• Stefan Schmidt
• Zhang Chenglong
• Gabrielle Ruiz

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1989 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:24 pm and setting at 02:20 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 12, 1989

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Someone born on May 12, 1989 is:

36 years and 2 days old,

or 432 months and 2 days old,

or 1878 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13151 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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