What happened on Saturday May 20, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1989:

• China Imposes Martial Law Ahead of Tiananmen Square Massacre Chinese authorities declared martial law in Beijing, escalating tensions during pro-democracy demonstrations and setting the stage for the imminent Tiananmen Square massacre, a pivotal moment in modern Chinese political history.
• Death of John Hicks, Nobel Laureate Economist John Hicks, a renowned English economist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Hicks was a significant contributor to economic theory, known for his work on welfare economics and general equilibrium theory.
• Oldest Climber Summits Mount Everest Walter McConnel, aged 57, became the oldest person to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest at 27,000 feet, demonstrating remarkable physical endurance and mountaineering achievement.
• Sunday Silence Wins 115th Preakness Stakes Jockey Pat Valenzuela rode Sunday Silence to victory in the 115th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:53.8.
• Toonces The Cat Sketch on Saturday Night Live A comedic sketch featuring 'Toonces The Cat' aired on Saturday Night Live, highlighting the show's popular comedy segment about a cat attempting to drive a car.

Events in 1989

May 20, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1989

Newspapers from May. 20, 1989

May 20, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 140th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1989 can also be written as 5/20/1989 in the US and as 20/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 1989:

• Gilda Radner

  Iconic comedian and original Saturday Night Live cast member who pioneered comedic character work and was known for her memorable characters...

• Anton Diffring

  German actor known for his roles in international films and television, particularly in Vienna and European productions.

• John R. Hicks

  Prize laureate for their pioneering contributions to general economic equilibrium theory and welfare theory.

• Gōgen Yamaguchi
• Lyn Murray

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1989 was Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
4. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
5. Michael Damian - Rock On

May 20, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. London Boys - Requiem

May 20, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1989 was Start Of A Romance by Skyy, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Skyy - Start Of A Romance
2. Al B. Sure! - If I'm Not Your Lover
3. Deon Estus With George Michael - Heaven Help Me
4. Guy - I Like
5. Grady Harrell - Sticks And Stones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 20, 1989! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 20, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 May 20, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 05:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1989

Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1989

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 20, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 3 days old,

or 1874 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13122 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1989?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 20, 1989.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.