Saturday December 16, 1989
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It was Saturday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see planets position on December 16, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
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 The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Sweet Life.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf! or Digital Champ: Battle Boxing.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 16 December 1989 ?
Holidays:
- 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
Famous Birthdays:
- 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 in 1949 with her role in "Bitter Rice.
- Lee Van Cleef: One of the great movie villains, Lee Van Cleef started out as an accountant.
- Oscar Alfredo Galvez: Argentine racing driver (Born 1913).
- Aileen Pringle: Actress (Age of Consent, Convicted, Night Parade).
Facts:
- Protests break out in Timisoara in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor Laszlo Tokes.
- 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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Sport Games on 16 December 1989
NFL
American Football- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 0 - 15
- Denver Broncos - Phoenix Cardinals : 37 - 0
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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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1989
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1989 ?
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 #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
Top #10 Latin songs
- Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti - Los Bukis
- Emmanuel - La Chica De Humo
- Si Me Vas A Olvidar - Roberto Carlos
- Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha - Chayanne
- Isabel Pantoja - Se Me Enamora El Alma
- El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Dyango
- Lucerito - Cuentame
- Rodando Caminos - Jose Luis Rodriguez
- La Cima Del Cielo - Ricardo Montaner
- No Digas No - Ana Gabriel
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Eleventh Hour
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
More infoThe Polar Express
This holiday season, remind everyone that the world is full of wonder - all one must do is look for it, and listen...and believe. This lavish, limited edition box set will bring the magic into your home and enchant all ...
More infoThe Dark Half
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic “wondrously frightening” (Publishers Weekly) #1 New York Times bestseller about a writer’s horrific and haunting pseudonym.“I’m back...I’m back from the dead and you don’t seem glad to see me at all, you ungrateful ...
More infoVideogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?

Digital Champ: Battle Boxing

Destiny of an Emperor

The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle/Roger Rabbit/Mickey Mouse

Crime Fighters
