What happened on Thursday October 12, 1989?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1989:

• Delft Explosion Tragedy A catastrophic explosion devastates the city of Delft in the Netherlands, resulting in the tragic loss of over 100 lives and causing widespread destruction, marking one of the most significant industrial accidents in Dutch history.
• Sidi Daoud Massacre in Algeria A tragic massacre at a fake roadblock in Sidi Daoud, Algeria, results in the brutal killing of 43 people, highlighting the ongoing political violence and instability in the region during this period.
• Minnesota Forest Fire Disaster A devastating forest fire in Minnesota claims 453 lives, representing one of the deadliest environmental disasters in the state's history and highlighting the destructive potential of uncontrolled wildfires.
• First Columbus Day Celebration in USA New York City hosts the inaugural celebration of Columbus Day, commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas and marking the beginning of an annual national observance that would later become controversial.
• Tanaka Kakuei Convicted of Bribery Japan's former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei is found guilty of accepting a $2 million bribe from Lockheed and sentenced to four years in prison, marking a significant moment in Japanese political corruption history.
• Death of Jay Ward, Legendary Animator Jay Ward, the iconic American animator renowned for creating the beloved animated series Rocky and Bullwinkle, passes away. His innovative and satirical animation style revolutionized cartoon entertainment in the mid-20th century.
• Release of Reverend Walter Ciszek After enduring nearly 23 years of imprisonment in the Soviet Union, Jesuit missionary Reverend Walter Ciszek is finally released, symbolizing the complex religious tensions during the Cold War era.
• NFL Trade: Herschel Walker Moves to Vikings In a landmark NFL trade, running back Herschel Walker is transferred from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for an unprecedented 12 players, which would significantly impact both teams' future strategies.
• Cornerstone Laid for Old East Building The cornerstone of Old East is laid at the University of North Carolina, establishing the oldest state university building in the United States and symbolizing the growth of public higher education in America.
• First Woman's Parachute Jump from Balloon Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse makes history by becoming the first woman to successfully parachute from a balloon at an impressive altitude of 900 meters, pioneering early aviation and women's achievements in extreme sports.
• Musical Buddy Premieres The musical 'Buddy' starring Paul Hipp makes its debut in London, potentially marking an important moment in contemporary musical theater.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1989

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1989

October 12, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 285th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1989 can also be written as 10/12/1989 in the US and as 12/10/1989 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1989 in October 1989 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1989:

• Michelle Wie

  Professional golfer from Hawaii who became the youngest player to qualify for the LPGA Tour.

• Paulo Henrique Ganso

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1989:

• Jay Ward

  Jay Ward was an influential American animator and television producer, best known for creating iconic cartoon series like Rocky and...

• Carmen Cavallaro

  An American pianist known for his popular performances and recordings during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1989 was Miss You Much by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Janet Jackson - Miss You Much
2. Madonna - Cherish
3. Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
4. The Cure - Love Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Mixed Emotions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Black Box - Ride On Time
2. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - That's What I Like
3. Technotronic featuring Felly - Pump Up The Jam
4. Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
5. Rebel MC & Double Trouble - Street Tuff

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1989 was Miss You Much by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Janet Jackson - Miss You Much
2. Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler) - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
3. Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
4. Regina Belle - Baby Come To Me
5. Christopher Williams - Talk To Myself

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1989

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Someone born on October 12, 1989 is:

35 years 6 months old,

or 426 months and 11 days old,

or 1853 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12977 days old,

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

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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