What happened on Wednesday November 15, 1989?

Here's what happened on November 15, 1989:

• Lech Walesa Addresses US Congress Lech Walesa, the prominent leader of Poland's Solidarity movement and future president, delivered a significant address to a Joint Session of the United States Congress, symbolizing the growing international support for democratic movements in Eastern Europe during the late Cold War period.
• UCA Jesuit Scholars Murdered A tragic event occurred when six Jesuit priests, including prominent intellectuals Ignacio Ellacuría, Segundo Montes, and Ignacio Martín-Baró, along with their housekeeper and her daughter, were brutally murdered by U.S.-trained Salvadoran soldiers at the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in El Salvador.
• South Africa Repeals Segregation Act South African President F.W. de Klerk announced the abolition of the Separate Amenities Act, a significant step towards dismantling the legal framework of apartheid and signaling the beginning of fundamental social and political reforms in the country.
• Sachin Tendulkar's Test Cricket Debut Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made his historic Test cricket debut for India against Pakistan, marking the beginning of an extraordinary international career that would span 24 years and establish him as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
• 1989 Tornado Outbreak A severe and destructive tornado outbreak struck the Southern and Eastern United States and parts of Canada on November 15-16, 1989. The event produced at least 40 tornadoes, resulting in 30 fatalities, with the most devastating being the Huntsville, Alabama F4 tornado.
• UNESCO Seville Statement on Violence UNESCO adopted the Seville Statement on Violence during its 25th General Conference, a landmark document challenging biological determinism and asserting that war and violence are not inevitable human traits.
• Batman Video Release The blockbuster film Batman, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, was released on video tape, marking a significant moment in home entertainment and pop culture.
• Few Good Men Theater Run The play 'A Few Good Men' began its 497-performance run at the Music Box Theater in New York City, later adapted into a famous film starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson.
• Bret Saberhagen Wins Cy Young Bret Saberhagen of the Kansas City Royals was awarded the American League Cy Young Award, recognizing him as the league's best pitcher for the 1989 season.
• Walter Davis NBA Free Throw Streak NBA player Walter Davis of the Denver Nuggets began an impressive free throw streak of 53 consecutive successful free throws, demonstrating exceptional consistency and skill.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Nov. 15, 1989

Newspapers from Nov. 15, 1989

November 15, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 319th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 1989 can also be written as 11/15/1989 in the US and as 15/11/1989 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 1989 in November 1989 calendar

Famous people died on November 15, 1989:

• Constance Binney

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on November 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 1989 was When I See You Smile by Bad English, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Bad English - When I See You Smile
2. Milli Vanilli - Blame It On The Rain
3. The B-52's - Love Shack
4. Paula Abdul - (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me
5. Roxette - Listen To Your Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 15, 1989 was All Around The World by Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
2. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
3. Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
4. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - That's What I Like
5. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise

November 15, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 15, 1989 was Don't Take It Personal by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Don't Take It Personal
2. Stephanie Mills - Home
3. Jody Watley - Everything
4. Luther Vandross - Here And Now
5. Chuckii Booker - (Don't U Know) I Love U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 15th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 15, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 15, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 15, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 06:38 pm and setting at 10:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on November 15, 1989

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Someone born on November 15, 1989 is:

35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 8 days old,

or 1849 weeks

or 12943 days old,

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

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 15th 2025.

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

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

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