What happened on Tuesday, August 15, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1989:

• Frederik de Klerk Becomes President of South Africa Following P.W. Botha's resignation on August 14, 1989, Frederik W. de Klerk was sworn in as acting president of South Africa on August 15, 1989. source: upi.com
• Dave Dravecky's Courageous Baseball Moment San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky, who had previously battled cancer, breaks his arm while pitching, symbolizing his remarkable struggle and resilience in professional sports.
• World Record Swimming Performance Giorgio Lamberti sets a world record in the 200m freestyle swimming event, showcasing athletic excellence and breaking international swimming barriers.

Events in 1989

August 15, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1989

August 15, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1989 can also be written as 8/15/1989 in the US and as 15/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1989:

• Carlos PenaVega

  Carlos PenaVega is an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon television series 'Big Time Rush' and as a member of the band Big Time Rush. He has also been noted for his work in musical theater and for appearing alongside his wife, Alexa PenaVega, in Hallmark Channel movies. [bio]

• Belinda Peregrín Schüll

  Belinda Peregrín Schüll is a prominent Mexican singer, actress, and television personality who rose to fame through her successful music...

• Joe Jonas

  Joe Jonas is a globally recognized pop singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the immensely popular boy band Jonas Brothers, who...

• Carlos Pena Jr

  American singer and actor (big time rush).

• Jordan Rapana

  New zealand rugby league player.

• Ryan McGowan

  Australian footballer.

• Arequipa (Peru)
• Courtney Hope
• Belinda
• Jakub Voráček
• Masaki Okada

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1989:

• Minoru Genda

  Minoru Genda was a prominent Japanese military officer, strategic pilot, and politician who played a significant role in Japan's military...

• Thrasyvoulos Tsakalotos

  Officer in the greek army (born 1897).

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 05:17 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 15, 1989

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Someone born on August 15, 1989 is:

36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 21 days old,

or 1929 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13504 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1989?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1989.

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