What happened on Wednesday February 22, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1989:

• Authors Protest Rushdie Death Threats US authors organized a demonstration against Iranian death threats targeting Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses', in a significant moment of literary and free speech advocacy.
• 31st Grammy Awards Highlights The 31st Grammy Awards celebrated notable musical achievements, with wins for Bobby McFerrin's 'Don't Worry Be Happy', George Michael's 'Faith', and Tracy Chapman.
• First Spanish Commercial on US Network TV Pepsi-Cola made history by airing the first Spanish-language commercial on a US network television channel during the Grammy Awards broadcast.
• Finnish Ministry's Unique Stress Reduction Strategy The Finnish Ministry of Public Health implemented an innovative stress reduction program involving sexual wellness initiatives to improve employee mental health.
• New York Lotto Jackpot Winner A single lottery ticket won the New York Lotto jackpot of $26.9 million, with the winning numbers being 1-5-12-19-44-50.
• Anna Sundstrand, Swedish Singer and Model Anna Sundstrand, a Swedish singer and model known for her work with the pop group Play, was notable in the entertainment industry.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1989

February 22, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1989 can also be written as 2/22/1989 in the US and as 22/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people died on February 22, 1989:

• Sándor Márai

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
2. Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
3. Tone Loc - Wild Thing
4. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
5. Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
2. Simple Minds - Belfast Child
3. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Holly Johnson - Love Train

February 22, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1989 was Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Vanessa Williams - Dreamin'
2. Anita Baker - Just Because
3. Al Jarreau - So Good
4. Tone-Loc - Wild Thing
5. Paula Abdul - Straight Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 07:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1989

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Someone born on February 22, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 1 day old,

or 1887 weeks

or 13209 days old,

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

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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

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

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