What happened on Monday September 18, 1989?

About September 18th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: The East German government announced the opening of border crossings, a pivotal moment signaling the imminent collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, ultimately leading to German reunification.
  • Day of the week: September 18th, 1989 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli
  • #1 UK song: Ride On Time by Black Box
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

More about September 18th, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on September 18th, 1989.

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September 18, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 18, 1989:

  • East German Border Crossings Open The East German government announced the opening of border crossings, a pivotal moment signaling the imminent collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, ultimately leading to German reunification.
  • Mukden Incident Triggers Sino-Japanese Conflict Japanese soldiers staged a false flag operation by blowing up a railway track near Mukden, falsely blaming Chinese dissidents. This calculated provocation served as a pretext for Japan's invasion of Manchuria, escalating tensions that would contribute to the outbreak of World War II.
  • UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld Dies in Plane Crash Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, tragically died in a plane crash near Ndola, Zambia, while on a critical mission to negotiate a ceasefire during the Congo crisis.
  • First Edition of The New York Times Published DUPE - This event did not occur on this date. The first edition of The New York Times was actually published on September 18, 1851, not 1989.
  • Charles Keating Jailed for Savings and Loan Fraud Charles Keating was arrested in Los Angeles and indicted on criminal fraud charges related to the savings and loan scandal, a major financial misconduct case that significantly impacted the US banking industry in the late 1980s.
  • Patty Hearst Captured by FBI Patricia Hearst, granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, was captured by the FBI after her controversial kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974, during which she seemingly became sympathetic to her captors' cause.
  • Hurricane Hugo Devastates Puerto Rico Hurricane Hugo made landfall in Puerto Rico, causing extensive and widespread damage across the island, marking one of the most destructive hurricanes of the late 1980s.
  • Ontario NDP Leader Arrested in Environmental Protest Bob Rae, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, was arrested alongside 15 others during an anti-logging blockade organized by the Temagami Wilderness Society, highlighting environmental activism and civil disobedience.

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

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September 18, 1989: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Atlanta Falcons : 21 - 27
  • Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 14 - 24
  • Houston Oilers - San Diego Chargers : 34 - 27
  • Indianapolis Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 31
  • Los Angeles Raiders - Kansas City Chiefs : 19 - 24
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What day of the week was September 18, 1989?


September 18, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 261st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1989 can also be written as 9/18/1989 in the US and as 18/9/1989 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 18, 1989?


Famous people born on September 18, 1989:

  • Serge Ibaka

    Professional basketball player from Congo who plays in the NBA, known for his defensive skills and playing for teams like Oklahoma City...

  • Chris Eubank Jr.

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September 18, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 18, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1989 was Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  2. - Heaven youtube
  3. - If I Could Turn Back Time youtube
  4. - 18 And Life youtube
  5. - Cherish youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Ride On Time youtube
  2. - Swing The Mood youtube
  3. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  4. - Every Day (I Love You More) youtube
  5. - Sowing The Seeds Of Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1989 was Can't Get Over You by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Can't Get Over You
  2. - Put Your Mouth On Me
  3. - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
  4. - Don't Make Me Over
  5. - Taste Of Your Love
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September 18, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 18, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 08:31 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1989.

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How old is someone born on September 18, 1989?


Someone born on September 18, 1989 is:

35 years 7 months old,

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

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