Saturday December 16, 1989: on this day

December 16, 1989 was the 350th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1989, who was born and died on December 16, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone), TV series (e.g. The Simpsons) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1989?


December 16, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1989 can also be written as 12/16/1989 in the US and as 16/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

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December 16, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1989:

  • Walter leroy moody begins his terrorist bombing streak when he sends judge robert smith vance a bomb in the mail, instantly killing him near his house in birmingham, alabama.

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December 16, 1989: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 0 - 15
  • Denver Broncos - Phoenix Cardinals : 37 - 0
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December 16, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 16, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 16, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 10:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Who was born on December 16, 1989?


Famous people born on December 16, 1989:

  • Mikkel Boedker

    Mikkel Boedker is a Danish professional ice hockey player who has played in the NHL.

  • Vincent Cyr

    Youtube star.

  • Nya Lee

    Reality star.

  • Mirei Kiritani

    Journalist and actress from japan.

  • Chris Polk
  • André Simões
  • Daniele Vocaturo
  • Caleb Walker
  • Taisuke Muramatsu
  • Chen Yaoye
  • Federica Cudia
  • Sara Penzo
  • Randy Bullock
  • Lee Biran

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 16th

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December 16, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 3 months old,

or 411 months and 13 days old,

or 1788 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12522 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 16, 1989?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1989.

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December 16, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1989:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Aud Kolberg

    Norwegian mathematician known for her work in algebra and number theory.

  • Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

    Argentinian race car driver (d. 1989).

  • Gianni Poggi
  • René Tavernier
  • Óscar Gálvez

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Laurens van der Post

    South African author, farmer, war hero, political adviser, and cultural anthropologist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1989:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1989 was We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Didn't Start The Fire
  2. - Another Day In Paradise
  3. - Don't Know Much
  4. - Back To Life
  5. - With Every Beat Of My Heart

December 16, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1989 was You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
  2. - Don't Know Much
  3. - Let's Party
  4. - When You Come Back To Me
  5. - Lambada

December 16, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1989 was Ain't Nuthin' In The World by Miki Howard, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
  2. - It's The Real Thing
  3. - Tender Lover
  4. - All Of My Love
  5. - Here And Now

December 16, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 1989 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 16, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
  2. - La Chica De Humo
  3. - Si Me Vas A Olvidar
  4. - Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha
  5. - Se Me Enamora El Alma

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December 16, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans

Country: United States of America

Always

Always

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman

Country: United States of America

Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Zalman King

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Carré Otis, Assumpta Serna

Country: United States of America

Francesco

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

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

December 16, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Country: United States of America

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Release year: 1989

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Country: United States of America

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Release year: 1989

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 16, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum

It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It

By:

Robert Fulghum, in his first sensational best-seller, EVERYTHING IMPORTANT I NEED TO KNOW, LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN, reminded readers of simple, yet still-true truths.

The Dark Half by Stephen King

The Dark Half

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents "Wondrously Scary" (Publishers Weekly), #1 New York Times Bestseller about a writer's haunting pseudonym.

Caribbean by James A. Michener

Caribbean

By:

James A. Michener, an internationally acclaimed author, takes readers to the Caribbean to tell the story of the enchanting and turbulent history of this string of islands.

Tales From Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett

Tales From Margaritaville

By:

Margaritaville might not be on any map but it exists in the brilliantly imaginative, sometimes slightly skewed imaginations of Jimmy Buffett.

Straight by Dick Francis

Straight

By:

A jockey is the sole inheritor of the business, horse, mistress and enemies of his late brother.

December 16, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Conquests of Camelot

Conquests of Camelot

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Adventure, Puzzle

Blockout

Blockout

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Commodore 64, Amiga, PC, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, Macintosh

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: California Dreams (computer versions) American Technos (arcade version)

Act-Fancer: Cybernetick Hyper Weapon

Act-Fancer: Cybernetick Hyper Weapon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Data East

Cosmic Wars

Cosmic Wars

Platform: Famicom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Konami

Dragon Wars

Dragon Wars

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, C64, Nintendo Family Computer, Tandy and DOS, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1989?

On December 16, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1989?

On December 16, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1989?

On December 16, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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history

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 December 1989?

December 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1989 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 16, 1989