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August 17, 1989 was the 229th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1989, who was born and died on August 17, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Little Monsters, directed by Richard Greenberg), TV series (e.g. Split Ends) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1989?
- August 17, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1989?
- August 17, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1989?
What day of the week was August 17, 1989?
August 17, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1989 can also be written as 8/17/1989 in the US and as 17/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1989:
- Orioles shortstop cal ripken moves into 3rd place
August 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 07:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.
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Who was born on August 17, 1989?
Famous people born on August 17, 1989:
![Farah Abdullah]()
Farah AbdullahTurkish actress.
![Frederick Lau]()
Frederick LauGerman actor.
- Lil B
Lil b, also known as the basedgod, is a rapper and internet personality known for his unique style and prolific output of mixtapes and...
- Rachel Corsie
Scottish footballer.
- Elena Hight
American snowboarder.
- Sandi Križman
- Joe Morris
- Robert Mšvidobadze
- John Perrin
- Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Stephanie Twell
- Kazuki Ōiwa
- Farah Zeynep Abdullah
- Marin Aničić
- Latisha Chan
- Štefan Chrtianský
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 7 months old,
or 415 months and 30 days old,
or 1808 weeks and 5 days old,
or 12661 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1989?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1989.
August 17, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1989:
- Agostino Ferrin
- Lawrence Stevens
- Franco Bemporad
- Uberto Limentani
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1989:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Bobby Brown - On Our Own
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy
August 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
- Lil' Louis - French Kiss
- Alice Cooper - Poison
- Martika - Toy Soldiers
August 17, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1989 was Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
- Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
- Vesta - Congratulations
August 17, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 17, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Los Bukis - A donde vayas
- Franco de Vita - Te Amo
- Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas
August 17, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Little Monsters
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Richard Greenberg
Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton
Country: United States of America
Romero
Release year: 1989
Directed by: John Duigan
Starring: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez
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
The Package
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Starring: Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joanna Cassidy, John Heard
Millennium
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Cheryl Ladd, Daniel J. Travanti, Robert Joy
August 17, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:
Split Ends
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
Tierparkgeschichten
Release year: 1989
Saved by the Bell
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Negotiator
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.
Red Phoenix
By: Larry Bond
After a string of student riots in Seoul ends, the U.S. Congress quickly passes a bill calling for the withdrawal of all American troops from South Korea.
Love And Marriage
By: Bill Cosby
As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence
The Andy Warhol Diaries
By: Pat Hackett
The 25th anniversary of Warhol's birth is celebrated with a new introduction to the bestseller. This includes a preface from Pat Hackett (Warhol's long-time friend and diarist), who discusses Warhol’s lasting cultural impact.
Running The Amazon
By: Joe Kane
The journey began in Peruvian Andes' lunar terrain, where coca leaves are the only cure for altitude sickness.
August 17, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Drakkhen
The Astyanax
American Dream
Four Trax
Blue Lightning
Who was the US President on August 17, 1989?
On August 17, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1989?
On August 17, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1989?
On August 17, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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 August 1989?
August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
