Saturday September 16, 1989
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It was Saturday, under the sign of Virgo (see planets position on September 16, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
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 Blessings by Belva Plain was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Alien Nation.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing B.A.T. or Black Gold.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 16 September 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.
- Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)
Famous Birthdays:
- Braden Holtby: Hockey Player.
- Bailey De Young: TV Actress.
- José Rondón: Venezuelan footballer.
- Dustin Tokarski: Canadian ice hockey player.
Facts:
- Debbye Turner (Mont), 23, crowned 63rd Miss America 1990
- Singer Natalie Cole marries record producer Andre Fisher
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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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1989
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 1989 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
- Warrant - Heaven
- New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
- Surface - Shower Me With Your Love
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
- Skid Row - 18 And Life
- The Jeff Healey Band - Angel Eyes
- Madonna - Cherish
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
- My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing") - Teddy Riley Featuring Guy
- I Do - Natalie Cole (Duet With Freddie Jackson)
- The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
- Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler)
- Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
Top #10 Latin songs
- Gloria Estefan - Si voy a perderte
- Ana Gabriel - Simplemente Amigos
- A donde vayas - Los Bukis
- Te Amo - Franco de Vita
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Y Voy Hacer Feliz - Marisela
- Aunque mal paguen ellas - Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez
- Emmanuel - Quisiera
- La Incondicional - Luis Miguel
- Lucerito - Cuentame
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Clear And Present Danger
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.
More infoGreat Plains
National BestsellerWith his unique blend of intrepidity, tongue-in-cheek humor, and wide-eyed wonder, Ian Frazier takes us on a journey of more than 25,000 miles up and down and across the vast
More infoA Brief History Of Time
Stephen Hawking has earned a reputation as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein. In this landmark volume, Professor Hawking shares his blazing intellect with nonscientists everywhere, guiding us expertly to
More infoVideogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?

B.A.T.

Risk: The World Conquest Game

007: Licence to Kill

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