What happened on Wednesday April 19, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1989:

• USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion A catastrophic explosion occurred in a gun turret on the USS Iowa battleship, resulting in the tragic deaths of 47 sailors. The incident was a significant maritime disaster that shocked the U.S. Navy and led to extensive investigations into the cause of the explosion.
• Central Park Jogger Assault Trisha Meili was brutally attacked while jogging in New York City's Central Park, an incident that became a highly publicized and controversial case. Her identity remained anonymous for years, and she was known only as the 'Central Park Jogger' during the initial investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
• Kevin Elster's Errorless Shortstop Record Kevin Elster of the New York Mets set a remarkable defensive record by playing 73 consecutive errorless games as a shortstop, showcasing exceptional fielding skills and consistency in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1989

April 19, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1989

April 19, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1989 can also be written as 4/19/1989 in the US and as 19/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1989:

• Simu Liu

  Simu Liu is a Canadian actor who rose to international fame as Marvel's first Asian superhero in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten...

• Alia Shawkat

  Alia Shawkat is an American actress known for her comedic roles, particularly as Maeby Fünke in the critically acclaimed sitcom 'Arrested...

• Calcutta

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1989:

• Daphne du Maurier

  Acclaimed British novelist and short story writer, best known for her gothic romance 'Rebecca' and suspense novels that often explored...

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Madonna - Like A Prayer
2. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
3. Roxette - The Look
4. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
5. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You

April 19, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
5. Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care

April 19, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Karyn White - Love Saw It
2. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
3. Jody Watley - Real Love
4. New Edition - Crucial
5. Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1989 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 05:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1989

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Someone born on April 19, 1989 is:

36 years and 4 days old,

or 432 months and 4 days old,

or 1879 weeks

or 13153 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1989?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 19, 1989.

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