What happened on Wednesday September 20, 1989?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1989:

• F.W. de Klerk Becomes South African State President F. W. de Klerk was sworn in as the seventh and last State President of South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political history. His presidency would become crucial in initiating reforms to dismantle the apartheid system and pave the way for democratic transition.
• Miss Saigon World Premiere in London The renowned musical 'Miss Saigon' made its world premiere in London, a significant theatrical event created by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, who were also behind the famous musical 'Les Misérables'.
• USAir Flight 5050 Crash at LaGuardia USAir Flight 5050 crashed into Bowery Bay during a rejected takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York City, resulting in two fatalities. The incident highlighted critical aviation safety concerns.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1989

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1989

September 20, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1989 can also be written as 9/20/1989 in the US and as 20/9/1989 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1989 in September 1989 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1989:

• Malachi Kirby

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• Sasha Neulinger
• Edy Ganem

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1989:

• Richie Ginther
• Klavdija Plotnikova

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1989 was Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
2. Warrant - Heaven
3. Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
4. Skid Row - 18 And Life
5. Madonna - Cherish

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Black Box - Ride On Time
2. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
3. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
4. Jason Donovan - Every Day (I Love You More)
5. Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1989 was Can't Get Over You by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Can't Get Over You
2. Eddie Murphy - Put Your Mouth On Me
3. Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler) - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
4. Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
5. E.U. - Taste Of Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 02:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1989

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Someone born on September 20, 1989 is:

35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 3 days old,

or 1857 weeks

or 12999 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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