Wednesday 20 December 1989
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Sagittarius. The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Felipe Castanhari and Allan Hyde.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins.
In UK You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits.
Always, directed by Steven Spielberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while Daddy by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Simpsons.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing 750cc Grand Prix or Emerald Dragon.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 20 December 1989 ?
Holidays:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Famous Birthdays:
- Felipe Castanhari: YouTube Star.
- Allan Hyde: Danish actor singer and screenwriter.
Famous Deaths:
- Audrey Christie: Actress (Splendor in the Grass), dies at 77.
- Kurt Bohme: German bass (Born 1908).
Facts:
- American forces launch Operation Just Cause in an attempt to overthrow Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. 13,000 U.S. troops are sent to occupy Panama City, along with the 12,000 already there.
- Premier Lubbers sees CDA-party leader Elco Brinkman as successor.
- United States invasion of Panama: The United States sends troops into Panama to overthrow government of Manuel Noriega.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1989 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
- Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
- Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart
- Soul II Soul - Back To Life
- Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
- Cher - Just Like Jesse James
- New Kids On The Block - This One's For The Children
- Bon Jovi - Living In Sin
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1989?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Money Laundering -- Dec. 18, 1989
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9204
- Time: Building a New World'
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Polar Express
1986 Caldecott Medal Winner A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express ...
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The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
Two men possess vital data on Russia’s Star Wars missile defense system. One of them is CARDINAL—America's highest agent in the Kremlin—and he's about to be terminated by the KGB.
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The Sands Of Time
Spain. A land of eternal passion and unceasing bloodshed. From the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant, four women flee the sacred, once-safe walls of a convent: LUCIA, the proud survivor harboring a murderous secret from the savage clan wars of ...
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