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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1989What happened on Friday, February 17, 1989?
About February 17th, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 17, 1989, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test in Kazakhstan, marking one of the last nuclear tests before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1989 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Straight Up by Paula Abdul
- #1 UK song: Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney
- Popular movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade directed by Steven Spielberg
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- February 17, 1989: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1989?
- Who was born on February 17, 1989?
- February 17, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1989?
- Back in 1989
February 17, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1989:
- Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan On February 17, 1989, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test in Kazakhstan, marking one of the last nuclear tests before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. source: wrmea.org
- Leo Durocher Car Crash Former baseball player and manager Leo Durocher was injured in a car accident, marking a personal incident for the well-known sports figure.
February 17, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1989
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What day of the week was February 17, 1989?
February 17, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1989 can also be written as 2/17/1989 in the US and as 17/2/1989 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1989?
Famous people born on February 17, 1989:
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Chord OverstreetChord Overstreet is an American actor, singer, and musician best known for his role as Sam Evans on the television series 'Glee.' He has also pursued a music career as a singer-songwriter and has released his own music as a solo artist. [bio]
February 17, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1989:
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Lefty GomezLegendary New York Yankees pitcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Hanne Sobek
February 17, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Paula Abdul - Straight Up
- Tone Loc - Wild Thing
- Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
- Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
- Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
February 17, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
- Simple Minds - Belfast Child
- Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
- Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
- Holly Johnson - Love Train
February 17, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1989 was Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Vanessa Williams - Dreamin'
- Al Jarreau - So Good
- Tone-Loc - Wild Thing
- Luther Vandross - She Won't Talk To Me
- Guy - Teddy's Jam
February 17, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:36 pm and setting at 05:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1989.
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Someone born on February 17, 1989 is:
37 years 5 months old,
or 449 months and 26 days old,
or 1955 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13690 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1989?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1989.
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Why 1989 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 17, 1989, a 1989 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 17, 1989 includes Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 17, 1989 included “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 17, 1989 included Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 17, 1989 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Chord Overstreet, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make February 17, 1989 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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