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August 16, 1989 was the 228th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 16, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 1989, who was born and died on August 16, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Little Monsters, directed by Richard Greenberg), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1989?
- August 16, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1989?
- August 16, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1989?
What day of the week was August 16, 1989?
August 16, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1989 can also be written as 8/16/1989 in the US and as 16/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1989:
- Roger kingdom of usa sets the 110m hurdle record (12.92) in zurich, switzerland.
- A solar flare from the sun creates a geomagnetic storm that affects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on toronto's stock market.
- August 17 ampndash woodstock '89 festival.
- A solar particle event affects computers at the toronto stock exchange, forcing a halt to trading.
August 16, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 16, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 06:33 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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Who was born on August 16, 1989?
Famous people born on August 16, 1989:
- Tecia Torres
Professional mixed martial artist known for her skills in the UFC.
- Carlos Pena, Jr.
Carlos pena, jr.
- Moussa Sissoko
French footballer.
- Wang Hao
Chinese race walker.
- Cedric Alexander
American wrestler.
- Joe Jonas
Musician.
- Charlotte Gurr
British female footballer.
- Alice Raucoules
- Taleh Məmmədov
- Vitalij Markiv
- Miloš Nikolić
- Katarzyna Pawłowska
- Allan Preston
- Adam Zika
- Riku Riski
- Mauro Boerchio
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 8 months old,
or 416 months and 4 days old,
or 1809 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12666 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 1989.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1989?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1989.
August 16, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1989:
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
- Denver Moore
Denver Moore was a talented artist known for his unique and expressive paintings.
- Daniele Paris
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1989:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 16, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Bobby Brown - On Our Own
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy
August 16, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 16, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
- Lil' Louis - French Kiss
- Alice Cooper - Poison
- Martika - Toy Soldiers
August 16, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1989 was Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 16, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
- Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
- Vesta - Congratulations
August 16, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 16, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Los Bukis - A donde vayas
- Franco de Vita - Te Amo
- Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas
August 16, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Little Monsters
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Richard Greenberg
Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton
Country: United States of America
Romero
Release year: 1989
Directed by: John Duigan
Starring: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez
Francesco
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Liliana Cavani
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani
Country: Italy
The Package
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Starring: Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joanna Cassidy, John Heard
Millennium
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Cheryl Ladd, Daniel J. Travanti, Robert Joy
August 16, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Split Ends
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
Tierparkgeschichten
Release year: 1989
Saved by the Bell
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
August 16, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Negotiator
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.
Love And Marriage
By: Bill Cosby
As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence
Talking God
By: Tony Hillerman
Reunited by a grave robber, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and a corpse are trying to determine the identity a murder victim while Officer Jim Chee is incarcerating Smithsonian
The Satanic Verses
By: Salman Rushdie
The Satanic Verses, one of the most controversial and highly acclaimed novels ever published, is Salman Rushdie’s most well-known and inspiring book.
The Good Times
By: Russell Baker
"Choice...superb...even more riveting than the author last, which won a Pulitzer...hilarious as well as heartbreaking...When you put this book down you will feel privileged to have gotten to know, intimately, a
August 16, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gazza's Superstar Soccer
Break In
Golden Axe
Drakkhen
Arch Rivals
Who was the US President on August 16, 1989?
On August 16, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1989?
On August 16, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1989?
On August 16, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
What happened in 1989?
1989 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Princess Diane of England visits New York City
- Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
- 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles
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What was the calendar for August 1989?
August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
