Saturday December 16, 1989
US date format: 12/16/1989, UK date format: 16/12/1989
It was Saturday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see birth chart on December 16, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Nya Lee and Vincent Cyr.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel.
In UK You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits.
Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while Jimmy Stewart And His Poems by Jimmy Stewart was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Simpsons.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Eye of Horus or Avalon: The Legend Lives.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
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Events
- 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.
Famous Birthday
- Nya Lee: Reality Star.
- Vincent Cyr: YouTube Star.
- Mirei Kiritani: Japanese model actress and journalist.
Famous Deaths
- Silvana Mangano: Italian actress who became a sultry star...
- Lee Van Cleef: One of the great movie villains, Lee Van...
- Oscar Alfredo Galvez: Argentine racing driver (Born 1913).
- Aileen Pringle: Actress (Age of Consent, Convicted,...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Born on the Fourth of July
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans
Country: United States of America
Always
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman
Country: United States of America
Wild Orchid
Directed by: Zalman King
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Carré Otis, Assumpta Serna
Country: United States of America
The Banker
Directed by: William Webb
Starring: Robert Forster, Shanna Reed, Duncan Regehr, Jeff Conaway
Glory
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 16, 1989?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
- Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
- Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
- Soul II Soul - Back To Life
- Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart
- Milli Vanilli - Blame It On The Rain
- Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Bon Jovi - Living In Sin
- Cher - Just Like Jesse James
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
- Angela Winbush - It's The Real Thing
- Babyface - Tender Lover
- The Gap Band - All Of My Love
- Luther Vandross - Here And Now
- Patti LaBelle - Yo Mister
- By All Means - Let's Get It On
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Sharon Bryant - Foolish Heart
- Randy Crawford - Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sport Games on December 16, 1989
NFL
American Football- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 0 - 15
- Denver Broncos - Phoenix Cardinals : 37 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Simpsons
Written by: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon
Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Country: United States of America
The Sweet Life
Directed by: Rob Spera
Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl
Blackadder Goes Forth
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Alien Nation
Directed by: Graham Baker
Days to next December 16
If December 16, 1989 is your birthday you're 30 years, 9 months, 11 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 19 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1989?
- LIFE: Jane Pauley Says Goodbye
- Time: Building a New World'
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9203
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Jimmy Stewart And His Poems
By: Jimmy Stewart
"I'm sure I never said to myself: 'Now, Jim--why don't you sit down and write a poem.' It's still a mystery to me, but I think probably it's something that happened
Liar'S Poker
By: Michael Lewis
The time was the 1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar’s Poker. Michael Lewis was fresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when he
Straight
By: Dick Francis
A jockey becomes the sole inheritor of his late brother's business, horse, mistress, and enemies.
The Eleventh Hour
By: Graeme Base
When Horace the elephant turns eleven, he celebrates in style by inviting his exotic friends to a splendid costume party. But a mystery is afoot, for in the midst of the
Among Schoolchildren
By: Tracy Kidder
Tracy Kidder -- the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine and the extraordinary national bestseller House -- spent nine months in Mrs.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Eye of Horus
All American Football
Avalon: The Legend Lives
Destiny of an Emperor
Friday the 13th
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 16, 1989?
On December 16, 1989 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is December 16, 1989?
On December 16, 1989 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
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 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 16, 1989?
On December 16, 1989 several famous people were born including, Nya Lee, Vincent Cyr, Mirei Kiritani.
Which famous people died on December 16, 1989?
Famous people died on December 16, 1989 include, Silvana Mangano, Lee Van Cleef, Oscar Alfredo Galvez.
What was the number one song in December 16, 1989?
The number one song in the week of December 16, 1989 was We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel in US and You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block in UK.
What were the top hits on December 16, 1989?
The top hits on December 16, 1989 were We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel, Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, Don't Know Much by Linda Ronstadt in US and You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block, Don't Know Much by Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville, Let's Party by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers in UK.
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