What happened on Monday August 14, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1989:

• P.W. Botha Resigns as South African President On August 14, 1989, President Pieter Willem Botha resigned from his position, marking a significant moment in South African political history during the late apartheid era. His resignation represented a critical transition point in the country's political landscape.
• Sega Genesis North American Launch Sega released its groundbreaking 16-bit gaming console, the Sega Genesis, in North America, marking a pivotal moment in the video game industry and initiating fierce competition with Nintendo.
• Robert Bernard Anderson: Political Figure Robert Bernard Anderson was an American political figure born in 1910, who served in various significant governmental roles during the mid-20th century.
• Kyle Turris: Canadian Hockey Player Kyle Turris is a Canadian professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for multiple teams, including the Ottawa Senators, Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, Nashville Predators, and Colorado Avalanche.

Events in 1989

August 14, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1989

August 14, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 226th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1989 can also be written as 8/14/1989 in the US and as 14/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1989:

• Ander Herrera

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1989:

• Roldano Lupi

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 14, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

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 14, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1989 was Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
2. Babyface - It's No Crime
3. David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
4. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
5. Vesta - Congratulations

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 04:01 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 14, 1989

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Someone born on August 14, 1989 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 23 days old,

or 1868 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13080 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1989?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1989.

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