What happened on Friday August 18, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1989:

• Baltic Way Human Chain Two million indigenous people from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, then under Soviet occupation, formed an unprecedented 600 km human chain demanding freedom and independence. This peaceful demonstration was a powerful symbol of resistance against Soviet control and a pivotal moment in the Baltic states' path to sovereignty.
• Soviet Acknowledgment of Secret Pre-WWII Pact The Soviet Government officially acknowledged for the first time since World War II the secret and illegal division of Eastern Europe into spheres of influence with Nazi Germany before the war's onset. This admission was a significant moment of historical transparency during the era of glasnost.
• First Non-Communist Polish Prime Minister Polish president Wojciech Jaruzelski nominates Solidarity activist Tadeusz Mazowiecki as Prime Minister, marking the first non-communist leader in Poland in 42 years. This event symbolized the dramatic political transformation in Eastern Europe during the fall of communism.
• Assassination of Luis Carlos Galán Leading Colombian presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán was assassinated near Bogotá, a tragic event that highlighted the intense violence of Colombia's drug wars and the dangerous political landscape of the time.
• Hungary Removes Border Restrictions Hungary eliminated border restrictions with Austria, a significant step in the dismantling of the Iron Curtain and facilitating free movement in Europe.
• Marchioness Disaster on River Thames A tragic collision between the Marchioness pleasure boat and a barge near Southwark Bridge resulted in 51 fatalities, one of the worst maritime accidents in modern British history.
• Menendez Brothers Murder Parents In Beverly Hills, California, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their wealthy parents in the family's den, a shocking crime that would later become a high-profile murder case.
• Arturo Barrios Sets 10K World Record Mexican athlete Arturo Barrios set a new world record in the 10 km race with a time of 27:08.23 in Berlin, Germany, showcasing exceptional athletic achievement.
• Bucky Dent Becomes Yankees Manager Bucky Dent replaced Dallas Green as manager of the New York Yankees, a routine managerial change in professional baseball.

Events in 1989

August 18, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1989

August 18, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1989 can also be written as 8/18/1989 in the US and as 18/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people died on August 18, 1989:

• Luis Carlos Galán
• Mario Ricci
• Chrissie White

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. Great White - Once Bitten Twice Shy

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

August 18, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1989 was Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
2. Babyface - It's No Crime
3. David Peaston - Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)
4. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
5. Vesta - Congratulations

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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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 18, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 09:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1989

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Someone born on August 18, 1989 is:

35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 26 days old,

or 1864 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13053 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1989?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1989.

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