Monday August 21, 1989: on this day

August 21, 1989 was the 233rd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 21, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 1989, who was born and died on August 21, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Francesco, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1989?


August 21, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1989 can also be written as 8/21/1989 in the US and as 21/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

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August 21, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1989:

  • Voyager 2 begins a flyby of planet neptune

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August 21, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 21, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 12:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Who was born on August 21, 1989?


Famous people born on August 21, 1989:

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Aleix Vidal

    Spanish footballer.

  • Titus Young

    Former NFL wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions.

  • James Davey

    English rugby league player.

  • Charlison Benschop

    Dutch footballer.

  • Matteo Gentili

    Italian footballer.

  • Rob Knox

    British actor (born 1989).

  • Judd Trump

    English snooker player.

  • Elarica Gallacher

    English actress.

  • Rajko Brežančić
  • Tu Holloway
  • Jaco Kriel
  • Leandro Freire
  • Mikel Bizkarra
  • Jared Crick
  • Piao Cheng
  • Fernanda Cornejo

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

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August 21, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 7 months old,

or 415 months and 8 days old,

or 1805 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12639 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1989.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1989?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1989.

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August 21, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1989:

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • William Danielsen

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Javani Chandrasekhar

    Javani Chandrasekhar was an Indian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of stellar structure and evolution.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1989:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1989:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  2. - Cold Hearted youtube
  3. - Hangin' Tough
  4. - Don't Wanna Lose You youtube
  5. - On Our Own

August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swing The Mood
  2. - Wouldn't Change A Thing
  3. - French Kiss
  4. - Poison
  5. - Toy Soldiers youtube

August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's No Crime
  2. - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
  3. - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
  4. - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
  5. - It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be

August 21, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BAILA MI RUMBA
  2. - Simplemente Amigos
  3. - La Incondicional
  4. - Aunque mal paguen ellas
  5. - A donde vayas

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August 21, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Terry Jones

Starring: Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt

Breaking In

Breaking In

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint

Relentless

Relentless

Release year: 1989

Directed by: William Lustig

Starring: Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

August 21, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Split Ends

Split Ends

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Dorothy Lyman

Tierparkgeschichten

Tierparkgeschichten

Release year: 1989

August 21, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

It'S Always Something by Gilda Radner

It'S Always Something

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A commemo- rative edition, It's Always Something, of Gilda Radner's memoir has been published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death from ovarian carcinoma.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

Red Phoenix by Larry Bond

Red Phoenix

By:

After a string of student riots in Seoul ends, the U.S. Congress quickly passes a bill calling for the withdrawal of all American troops from South Korea.

The Temple Of My Familiar by Alice Walker

The Temple Of My Familiar

By:

The Temple of My Familiar was first published by Alice Walker in 1990. It spent over four months on The New York Times Bestseller List.

Win, Lose Or Die by John Gardner

Win, Lose Or Die

By:

The London Gazette announcement stated that Bond, James, Commander RNVR, was relieved from his current duties at Foreign Office. Promotion to Captain substantive rank and immediate return to active service. "

August 21, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Platform: Amiga, DOS, Sega Mega Drive, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: EA

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Bandai

Dragon Spirit: The New Legend

Dragon Spirit: The New Legend

Platform: Famicom/NES

Genre: Action

Fantasy World Dizzy

Fantasy World Dizzy

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Enterprise 64/128, Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Codemasters

ABC Monday Night Football

ABC Monday Night Football

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Commodore 64, SNES

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Data East

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1989?

On August 21, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1989?

On August 21, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1989?

On August 21, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for August 1989?

August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1989 calendar looked like.

Monday August 21, 1989