What happened on Sunday August 13, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1989:

• P.W. Botha Resigns as South African President P.W. Botha unexpectedly resigned from his position as President of South Africa, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition during the late apartheid era.
• Sega Genesis Launches in North America Sega releases its popular Genesis gaming console in North America, marking a significant moment in the video game industry and initiating fierce competition with Nintendo.
• Tragic Hot Air Balloon Accident in Alice Springs A devastating hot air balloon accident near Alice Springs, Australia resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives, making it one of the deadliest ballooning incidents in Australian history.
• Payne Stewart Wins 71st PGA Championship Payne Stewart wins the 71st PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Illinois, shooting an impressive 276, showcasing his golfing prowess.
• US Space Shuttle STS-28 Mission Lands The US Space Shuttle STS-28 successfully completes its mission and lands, contributing to NASA's ongoing space exploration efforts.

Events in 1989

August 13, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1989

August 13, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1989 can also be written as 8/13/1989 in the US and as 13/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1989:

• Olympe (singer)

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1989:

• Tim Richmond

  Tim Richmond was a talented NASCAR driver who won 13 races before tragically dying from AIDS in 1989, becoming a poignant figure in racing...

• Larkin I. Smith

  American police officer and politician (b. 1944).

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Prince - Batdance
4. Love and Rockets - So Alive
5. Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 13, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

August 13, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1989 was Batdance (From "Batman") by Prince, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
2. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
3. David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
4. Bobby Brown - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
5. Kool Moe Dee - They Want Money

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 13, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 02:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1989

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Someone born on August 13, 1989 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 1 day old,

or 1865 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13058 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1989?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1989.

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