Friday July 21, 1989
US date format: 7/21/1989, UK date format: 21/7/1989
It was Friday, under the sign of Cancer (see birth chart on July 21, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Juno Temple and Rory Culkin.
In that special week of July people in US were listening to Toy Soldiers by Martika.
In UK Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul was in the top 5 hits.
Kiki's Delivery Service, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while Capital Crimes by Lawrence Sanders was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Split Ends.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Colonel's Bequest or Gigandes.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 21, 1989?
Holidays
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
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Events
- Eastern Airlines submits a reorganization plan to creditors
- Greg LeMond (US) wins Tour de France in fastest time.
- Mike Tyson TKOs Carl "the Truth" Williams in 1:33 of first round.
- The beginning of a total blockade of Armenia and NKAO by Azerbaijan.
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Famous Birthday
- Juno Temple: English actress.
- Rory Culkin: American actor.
- Jamie Waylett: English actor.
- Marco Fabián: Mexican footballer.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi
Country: United States of America
Turner & Hooch
Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode
Starring: Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Reginald VelJohnson
Night Game
Directed by: Peter Masterson
Starring: Roy Scheider, Karen Young, Lane Smith, Richard Bradford
Khoj
Directed by: Keshu Ramsay
Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Kimi Katkar, Satish Shah
Cruising Bar
Directed by: Robert Ménard
Starring: Michel Côté, Louise Marleau, Geneviève Rioux, Véronique Le Flaguais
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 21, 1989?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Chuckii Booker - Turned Away
- Surface - Shower Me With Your Love
- Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler) - Keep On Movin'
- Jody Watley With Eric B. & Rakim - Friends
- Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous
- Bobby Brown - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
- Levert - Gotta Get The Money
- Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
- LL Cool J - I'm That Type Of Guy
- Kool Moe Dee - They Want Money
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Split Ends
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
Tierparkgeschichten
13 East
Rita von Falkenhain
The Chef's Apprentice
Days to next July 21
If July 21, 1989 is your birthday you're 31 years, 2 months, 10 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 9 months, 20 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1989?
- LIFE: Jackie Kennedy Turns 60
- Time: Tawanah Griggs from Bartlesville Mid-High School yearbook.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9181
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Satanic Verses
By: Salman Rushdie
One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book.
The Joy Luck Club
By: Amy Tan
Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who's "saying" the stories.
Love And Marriage
By: Bill Cosby
The reigning King of Comedy demonstrates warmth, wit, and wisdom as he takes on two subjects close to us all. Cosby shares his thoughts on everything from childhood romances and adolescent
It'S Always Something
By: Gilda Radner
To honor the twentieth anniversary of beloved comedienne Gilda Radner’s death from ovarian cancer comes a commemo- rative edition of her memoir, It’s Always Something—featuring a newly updated resource guide for
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
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
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Colonel's Bequest
Dangerous Seed
Caliber .50
Gigandes
ALF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on July 21, 1989?
On July 21, 1989 several famous people were born including, Juno Temple, Rory Culkin, Jamie Waylett.
What was the number one song in July 21, 1989?
The number one song in the week of July 21, 1989 was Toy Soldiers by Martika in US and Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul in UK.
What were the top hits on July 21, 1989?
The top hits on July 21, 1989 were Toy Soldiers by Martika, Express Yourself by Madonna, If You Don't Know Me By Now by Simply Red in US and Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul, You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You by Sonia, London Nights by London Boys in UK.
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