Saturday August 19, 1989: on this day

About August 19th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tadeusz Mazowiecki, elected 1st non-communist President of Poland
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1989 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx
  • #1 UK song: Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
  • Popular movie: Little Monsters directed by Richard Greenberg

More about August 19th, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on August 19th, 1989.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1989?


August 19, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 231st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1989 can also be written as 8/19/1989 in the US and as 19/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 19, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1989:

  • Tadeusz mazowiecki, elected 1st non-communist president of poland
  • Raid on offshore pirate station, radio caroline in north sea by british and dutch governments.
  • Several hundred east germans cross the frontier between hungary and austria during the pan-european picnic, part of the events which began the process of the fall of the berlin wall.

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August 19, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 19, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 10:21 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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Who was born on August 19, 1989?


Famous people born on August 19, 1989:

  • Romeo Miller
    Romeo Miller

    American rapper and basketball player.

  • Juliahna Peña

    First female winner of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.

  • Sheldon Cottrell

    Jamaican cricketer known for his left-arm fast bowling.

  • Lil Romeo

    Lil romeo, an american actor and rapper, is best known for his music career and for being the son of rapper master p..

  • Sara Nuru

    Sara nuru is a german fashion model and tv personality, best known for winning the fourth cycle of germany's next topmodel.

  • Lexi Fernandez

    Filipino journalist known for her work in entertainment news.

  • John Connolly

    American family of distinction, john connolly's son was convicted of racketeering and obstruction of justice.

  • Lorenzo Pasqualini
  • Maciej Rybus
  • Domee Shi
  • Matthew Hartmann
  • Anel Raskaj
  • Alexandru Vagner
  • Aritz Bagües
  • Brandon Brooks

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 19th

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August 19, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 8 months old,

or 416 months and 16 days old,

or 1811 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12678 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1989?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

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

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

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August 19, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1989:

  • Krishna Nee Begane Baro

    A renowned Indian classical musician and composer who made significant contributions to Hindustani music.

  • Carlos Nay Foino
  • Laura Veccia Vaglieri

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1989:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1989:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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:

  1. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  2. - On Our Own
  3. - Cold Hearted youtube
  4. - Don't Wanna Lose You youtube
  5. - Once Bitten Twice Shy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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:

  1. - Swing The Mood
  2. - Wouldn't Change A Thing
  3. - French Kiss
  4. - Poison
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 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:

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

August 19, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 19, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 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:

  1. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  2. - La Incondicional
  3. - A donde vayas
  4. - Te Amo
  5. - Aunque mal paguen ellas

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August 19, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Monsters

Little Monsters

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Richard Greenberg

Starring: Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton

Country: United States of America

Romero

Romero

Release year: 1989

Directed by: John Duigan

Starring: Raul Julia, Richard Jordan, Ana Alicia, Eddie Velez

Francesco

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

The Package

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joanna Cassidy, John Heard

Millennium

Millennium

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Cheryl Ladd, Daniel J. Travanti, Robert Joy

August 19, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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

Split Ends

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

Release year: 1989

Country: United States of America

August 19, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

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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

Talking God by Tony Hillerman

Talking God

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Reunited by a grave robber, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and a corpse are trying to determine the identity a murder victim while Officer Jim Chee is incarcerating Smithsonian

Blessings by Belva Plain

Blessings

By:

Jennie Rakowsky was 36 years old when her dreams began to come true. Her career as a lawyer was on the rise, and she was about to marry an amazing man. She had never looked more beautiful.

The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses

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The Satanic Verses, one of the most controversial and highly acclaimed novels ever published, is Salman Rushdie’s most well-known and inspiring book.

King Of The Night by Laurence Leamer

King Of The Night

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This candid and uncensored portrait of Johnny Carson is based on observations from ex-wives, partners, colleagues, family members, friends, and colleagues. It provides a close-up look at America's most well-known talk-show host.

August 19, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ghost Lion

Ghost Lion

Platform: NES

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Kemco

Blood Money

Blood Money

Platform: Amiga Atari ST Commodore 64 PC (MS-DOS)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Psygnosis

Australian Rules Football

Australian Rules Football

Platform: C64 ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC

Genre: Sports

Butcher Hill

Butcher Hill

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

Ghouls 'n Ghosts

Ghouls 'n Ghosts

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, CP System, Commodore 64, Sharp X68000, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, SuperGrafx, Sega Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Virtual Console, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Run and gun, Platform game

Publisher: Capcom

history

Who was the US President on August 19, 1989?

On August 19, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1989?

On August 19, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1989?

On August 19, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

Find out more about August 19th

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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

Do you remember 1989? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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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.

Discover how August 1989 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 19, 1989