What happened on Monday May 22, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1989:

• Tiananmen Square 'Goddess of Democracy' Unveiled Student demonstrators in Beijing erect the 10-meter (33-foot) high 'Goddess of Democracy' statue in Tiananmen Square, a powerful symbolic gesture of resistance against government authoritarianism during the historic 1989 protests.
• Boris Yeltsin Enters Soviet Political Landscape Boris Yeltsin, a prominent reformist politician, gains a significant political position by securing a seat on the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, marking an important step in his rise to national prominence during the late Soviet era.
• NATO and Soviet Union Discuss Nuclear Disarmament In a significant diplomatic move towards reducing Cold War tensions, NATO agrees to engage in talks with the Soviet Union about reducing short-range nuclear weapons in Europe, signaling potential de-escalation.
• Argentina Declares State of Siege During Economic Crisis Amid severe economic instability, Argentina declares a nationwide state of siege as food riots and widespread looting erupt due to hyperinflation, signaling a critical moment in the country's economic and social turmoil.
• Medellín Cartel Attempts Assassination in Colombia Members of the notorious Medellín Cartel launch a violent assassination attempt against Miguel Maza Marquez, director of Colombia's administrative security department (DAS), resulting in 4 deaths and 37 injuries in Bogotá.
• Pope John Paul II's Scandinavian Pastoral Visit Pope John Paul II embarks on a comprehensive pastoral journey through Nordic countries, visiting Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden from June 1-10, strengthening Catholic diplomatic and spiritual connections.
• Nordland Days in Leningrad Region The Nordland Days cultural event opens in the Leningrad region (Leningrad oblast) of Russia, likely showcasing regional cultural traditions and interactions.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1989

Newspapers from May. 22, 1989

May 22, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1989 can also be written as 5/22/1989 in the US and as 22/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people died on May 22, 1989:

• Steven De Groote

  South african pianist and educator (b. 1953).

• Robert Richardson Sears
• Gaetano Morelli

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1989 was Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Michael Damian - Rock On
4. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
5. Guns N' Roses - Patience

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. London Boys - Requiem

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1989 was My First Love by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
2. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
3. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
4. Grady Harrell - Sticks And Stones
5. Deon Estus With George Michael - Heaven Help Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 07:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1989

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Someone born on May 22, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 22 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13141 days old,

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

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

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

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