What happened on Thursday December 21, 1989?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1989:

• Romanian Revolution: Fall of Ceaușescu After a week of intense demonstrations, Ion Iliescu assumes the presidency of Romania, effectively ending Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist dictatorship. Ceaușescu, facing inevitable capture, attempts to escape via helicopter after rioters invade his palace. In a dramatic turn of events, Romanian troops who previously followed Ceaușescu's orders to suppress protesters now join the uprising.
• Ceaușescu's Final Public Address Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu delivers his last public speech, marking a critical moment in the Romanian Revolution. Four days later, he would be executed, symbolizing the dramatic end of his oppressive regime.
• Ceaușescu's Disastrous Public Assembly Nicolae Ceaușescu organizes a public assembly in Bucharest, inviting workers from various factories. Approximately 100,000 people gather, but the event dramatically transforms as demonstrators boo and reject him. The building is subsequently occupied by protesters, and soldiers open fire on the crowd, initiating a violent confrontation in Bucharest.
• Military Crackdown in Bucharest At 4:37 PM, General Vasile Milea orders the dispersal of demonstrators from key locations in Bucharest. A military lorry driver is struck by a brick, escalating tensions. Demonstrators construct barricades, and armored personnel carriers charge the crowd, resulting in intense shooting and multiple casualties.
• Tragic Bus Collision in Australia A devastating traffic accident occurs on the Pacific Highway north of Kempsey, Australia, where two tourist coaches collide, resulting in 35 fatalities.

Events in 1989

December 21, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1989

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1989

December 21, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1989 can also be written as 12/21/1989 in the US and as 21/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1989:

• Tamannaah Bhatia

  Popular Indian actress known for her work in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, with numerous film awards and significant box office success.

• Mark Ingram

  Professional NFL running back who played for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints, winning the Heisman Trophy in college.

• Quinta Brunson

  Comedian, actress, and writer known for her viral BuzzFeed videos and creating the critically acclaimed TV series 'Abbott Elementary'.

• Tamannaah

  Indian actress.

• Jorien ter Mors

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1989:

• Ján Cikker

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on December 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1989 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
2. Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
3. Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
4. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
5. Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
2. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
5. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Let's Party

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1989 was All Of My Love by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. The Gap Band - All Of My Love
2. Babyface - Tender Lover
3. Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
4. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
5. By All Means - Let's Get It On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 12:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1989

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Someone born on December 21, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 23 days old,

or 1846 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12928 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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

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

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