What happened on Thursday January 19, 1989?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1989:

• Prague Demonstrations Suppressed Czechoslovakian security forces forcefully intervened in anti-socialist demonstrations in Prague, strategically containing protesters in a closed area to prevent further protest and potential civil unrest. This action represented the communist regime's continued efforts to suppress dissent and maintain strict political control.
• Reagan Pardons George Steinbrenner President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential pardon to George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, for his previous conviction related to illegal campaign contributions made to Richard Nixon's political campaign. This pardon effectively cleared Steinbrenner's criminal record and restored his civil rights.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1989

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1989

January 19, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 19th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1989 can also be written as 1/19/1989 in the US and as 19/1/1989 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1989 in January 1989 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1989:

• Dustin Poirier

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1989:

• Norma Varden

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on January 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1989 was Two Hearts by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Phil Collins - Two Hearts
2. Taylor Dayne - Don't Rush Me
3. Def Leppard - Armageddon It
4. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
5. Sheriff - When I'm With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
2. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
3. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
4. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
5. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1989 was Superwoman by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Karyn White - Superwoman
2. Bobby Brown - Roni
3. Z'Looke - Can U Read My Lips
4. Levert - Pull Over
5. Chaka Khan - It's My Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 19, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on January 19, 1989

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Someone born on January 19, 1989 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 4 days old,

or 1891 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13243 days old,

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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

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

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