Saturday September 16, 1989
US date format: 9/16/1989, UK date format: 16/9/1989
It was Saturday, under the sign of Virgo (see birth chart on September 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 Braden Holtby and Bailey De Young.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to Don't Wanna Lose You by Gloria Estefan.
In UK Ride On Time by Black Box was in the top 5 hits.
Black Rain, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Alien Nation.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Deep Blue or Fire Shark Same! Same! Same!.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 16, 1989?
Holidays
- Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
- Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
- In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
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Events
- Debbye Turner (Mont), 23, crowned 63rd Miss America 1990
- Singer Natalie Cole marries record producer Andre Fisher
Famous Birthday
- Braden Holtby: Hockey Player.
- Bailey De Young: TV Actress.
- José Rondón: Venezuelan footballer.
- Dustin Tokarski: Canadian ice hockey player.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Black Rain
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw
Country: United States of America
A Dry White Season
Directed by: Euzhan Palcy
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jürgen Prochnow
Sea of Love
Directed by: Harold Becker
Starring: Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Michael Rooker
Country: United States of America
The Blood of Heroes
Directed by: David Webb Peoples
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Joan Chen, Delroy Lindo, Anna Katarina
Chattahoochee
Directed by: Mick Jackson
Starring: Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, Frances McDormand, Pamela Reed
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 16, 1989?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Eric Gable - Remember (The First Time)
- Sharon Bryant - Let Go
- Eddie Murphy - Put Your Mouth On Me
- E.U. - Taste Of Your Love
- Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Can't Get Over You
- Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
- Natalie Cole (Duet With Freddie Jackson) - I Do
- The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
- Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler) - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
- Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Alien Nation
Directed by: Graham Baker
Baywatch
Directed by: Seth Gordon
The Karate Kid
Directed by: John Avildsen
Open House
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
The Paradise Club
Days to next September 16
If September 16, 1989 is your birthday you're 31 years, 13 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 11 months, 18 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1989?
- LIFE: Flight 232 Plane Crash
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Citizens Fight Drugs -- Sep. 11, 1989
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9189
- RollingStone: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Clear And Present Danger
By: Tom Clancy
THIS BOOK IS NOT AUTOGRAPHED!!!! The controversial bestseller from Tom Clancy, the all-time master of the techno-thriller. CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan joins the war on drugs.
The Writing Life
By: Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard has written eleven books, including the memoir of her parents, An American Childhood; the Northwest pioneer epic The Living; and the nonfiction narrative Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.
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
It'S Always Something
By: Gilda Radner
To honor the twentieth anniversary of beloved comedienne Gilda Radner’s death from ovarian cancer comes a commemo- rative edition of her memoir, It’s Always Something—featuring a newly updated resource guide for
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Deep Blue
Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager
Fire Shark Same! Same! Same!
Cyber Police ESWAT
The Cycles: International Grand Prix Racing
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 16, 1989?
On September 16, 1989 several famous people were born including, Braden Holtby, Bailey De Young, José Rondón.
What was the number one song in September 16, 1989?
The number one song in the week of September 16, 1989 was Don't Wanna Lose You by Gloria Estefan in US and Ride On Time by Black Box in UK.
What were the top hits on September 16, 1989?
The top hits on September 16, 1989 were Don't Wanna Lose You by Gloria Estefan, Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli, Heaven by Warrant in US and Ride On Time by Black Box, Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx in UK.
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