What happened on Friday September 22, 1989?

About September 22nd, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: Legendary American composer Irving Berlin passed away in New York City. Berlin was a prolific songwriter who created numerous iconic American standards, including 'God Bless America' and 'White Christmas', leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century music.
  • Day of the week: September 22nd, 1989 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli
  • #1 UK song: Ride On Time by Black Box
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

More about September 22nd, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on September 22nd, 1989.

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September 22, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 22, 1989:

  • Death of Irving Berlin Legendary American composer Irving Berlin passed away in New York City. Berlin was a prolific songwriter who created numerous iconic American standards, including 'God Bless America' and 'White Christmas', leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century music.
  • Deal Barracks Bombing by IRA On September 22, 1989, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonated a devastating bomb at the Royal Marine School of Music in Deal, Kent, United Kingdom. The terrorist attack resulted in 11 fatalities and 22 injuries, marking a tragic moment in the ongoing Northern Ireland conflict.
  • Sichuan Province Earthquake A significant magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Sichuan Province, China on September 22, 1989. The seismic event caused substantial damage, destroying approximately 4,270 houses and injuring at least 54 people, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
  • Baywatch Television Premiere The iconic television series Baywatch made its debut in the United States, featuring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson in its first broadcast. This show would go on to become a global pop culture phenomenon, known for its dramatic lifeguard storylines and beach scenes.
  • Leon Durham MLB Suspension St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Leon Durham was suspended for 60 days due to drug-related issues, reflecting the ongoing challenges of substance abuse in professional sports during the late 1980s.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was September 22, 1989?


September 22, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 265th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1989 can also be written as 9/22/1989 in the US and as 22/9/1989 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 22, 1989?


Famous people born on September 22, 1989:

  • Jason Derulo

    Jason Derulo is a multi-platinum pop and R&B singer known for numerous hit singles and international success.

  • Kim Hyo-yeon

    Kim Hyo-yeon is a prominent South Korean singer and dancer, best known as a member of the globally famous K-pop group Girls' Generation.

  • Coeur de pirate

    Coeur de pirate is a Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter known for her distinctive musical style and critically acclaimed albums.

  • Iran-Iraq War
  • Audrey Cordon

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September 22, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 22, 1989:

  • Irving Berlin

    Russian-born american composer and songwriter (b. 1888).

  • Ambrose Folorunsho Alli

    Nigerian academic and politician (b. 1929).

  • Giovanni Migliuolo
  • Vera Vergani

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September 22, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 22, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1989 was Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  2. - Heaven youtube
  3. - If I Could Turn Back Time youtube
  4. - 18 And Life youtube
  5. - Cherish youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Ride On Time youtube
  2. - Swing The Mood youtube
  3. - Right Here Waiting youtube
  4. - Every Day (I Love You More) youtube
  5. - Sowing The Seeds Of Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1989 was Can't Get Over You by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

  1. - Can't Get Over You
  2. - Put Your Mouth On Me
  3. - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
  4. - Don't Make Me Over
  5. - Taste Of Your Love
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September 22, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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

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

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September 22, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 22, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:02 pm and setting at 03:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1989.

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How old is someone born on September 22, 1989?


Someone born on September 22, 1989 is:

35 years 7 months old,

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or 12997 days old,

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

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