Wednesday December 20, 1989
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It was Wednesday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see planets position on December 20, 1989). 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.
Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while Education Of A Wandering Man by Louis L'Amour was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Sweet Life.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ballistix or Cyber Police ESWAT.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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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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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1989?
- LIFE: Jane Pauley Says Goodbye
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Money Laundering -- Dec. 18, 1989
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9204
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1989
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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
Top #10 R&B songs
- The Gap Band - All Of My Love
- Babyface - Tender Lover
- Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- By All Means - Let's Get It On
- Angela Winbush - It's The Real Thing
- Sharon Bryant - Foolish Heart
- Patti LaBelle - Yo Mister
- I'll Be Good To You - Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan
- Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul
Top #10 Latin songs
- Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti - Los Bukis
- Emmanuel - La Chica De Humo
- Isabel Pantoja - Se Me Enamora El Alma
- Si Me Vas A Olvidar - Roberto Carlos
- La Cima Del Cielo - Ricardo Montaner
- El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Dyango
- Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha - Chayanne
- No Digas No - Ana Gabriel
- Demasiado Tarde - Marisela
- Frente A Frente - Los Yonic's
Top #10 songs in the UK
- Especially For You - Kylie & Jason
- New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
- Crackers International (EP) - Erasure
- Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Let's Party
- Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
- Inner City - Good Life
- Jason Donovan - When You Come Back To Me
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Kaoma - Lambada
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Education Of A Wandering Man
From his decision to leave school at fifteen to roam the world, to his recollections of life as a hobo on the Southern Pacific Railroad, as a cattle skinner in Texas,
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California Gold
One man’s ambitious journey into the heart of California’s gold country becomes a pursuit for limitless wealth in the face of devastating ruinAt the height of California’s Gold Rush, men left
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A Brief History Of Time
Stephen Hawking has earned a reputation as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein. In this landmark volume, Professor Hawking shares his blazing intellect with nonscientists everywhere, guiding us expertly to
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Chaos Strikes Back
Ballistix
Dr. Plummet's House of Flux
Cyber Police ESWAT
