What happened on Friday December 22, 1989?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1989:

• Romanian Revolution: Fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu On December 22, 1989, a pivotal moment in Romanian history unfolded as Communist President Nicolae Ceaușescu was dramatically overthrown by Ion Iliescu after days of intense and bloody confrontations. The long-standing dictator and his wife Elena were forced to flee Bucharest in a helicopter as jubilant protesters erupted in cheers, marking the end of a brutal 24-year communist regime.
• Brandenburg Gate Reopens In a symbolic moment of German reunification, Berlin's Brandenburg Gate reopened after nearly 30 years, effectively symbolizing the end of the division between East and West Germany.
• Extreme Cold Wave in US A severe cold wave swept across the United States, with extreme temperatures recorded: -42°F in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, -47°F in Hardin, Montana, and a bone-chilling -60°F in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
• Kempsey Bus Crash A tragic traffic accident occurred on the Pacific Highway north of Kempsey, New South Wales, involving two tourist coaches in a devastating collision.
• Chad Adopts Constitution Chad officially adopted its national constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development.

Events in 1989

December 22, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1989

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1989

December 22, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1989 can also be written as 12/22/1989 in the US and as 22/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1989:

• Jordin Sparks

  Jordin Sparks is an American pop singer who rose to fame by winning the sixth season of American Idol in 2007.

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1989:

• Samuel Beckett

  Renowned Irish playwright and novelist who revolutionized modern theater through his absurdist works.

• Vasile Milea

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 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 22nd is Capricorn.

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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 22, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 01:05 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 22, 1989

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Someone born on December 22, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 22 days old,

or 1846 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12927 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1989?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1989.

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