Saturday December 23, 1989: on this day

December 23, 1989 was the 357th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 23, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 23, 1989, who was born and died on December 23, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Francesco, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. The Simpsons) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1989?


December 23, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1989 can also be written as 12/23/1989 in the US and as 23/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

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December 23, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1989:

  • Nicolae and elena ceauşescu are captured in târgoviște.
  • Romanian leader nicolae ceauşescu and his wife elena are executed by military troops after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
  • Bank of japan governors announce a major interest rate hike, eventually leading to the peak and fall of the ''bubble economy''.

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December 23, 1989: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 37 - 0
  • Cleveland Browns - Houston Oilers : 24 - 20
  • Washington Redskins - Seattle Seahawks : 29 - 0
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December 23, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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.

Discover the personality of December born.

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December 23, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:12 am and setting at 01:37 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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Who was born on December 23, 1989?


Famous people born on December 23, 1989:

  • Jarmon Fortson

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility.

  • Liis Koger

    Estonian poet and painter.

  • Jordin Sparks

    Musician.

  • Nick Chambers

    Youtube star.

  • Didier Brossou
  • Brahian Alemán
  • Mishel Prada
  • Marcos Sánchez
  • Christopher Telemaque

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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December 23, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 4 months old,

or 412 months and 2 days old,

or 1791 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12542 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 1989.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1989?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1989.

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December 23, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1989:

  • Josef Alexander

    Composer dies at 82.

  • Milko Gajdarski
  • Richard Rado
  • Lennart Strandberg

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Yussef Lateef

    Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

holidays

December 23, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1989:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1989 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Day In Paradise
  2. - Don't Know Much
  3. - We Didn't Start The Fire
  4. - Rhythm Nation
  5. - With Every Beat Of My Heart

December 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Especially For You
  2. - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
  3. - Crackers International (EP)
  4. - Don't Know Much
  5. - Let's Party

December 23, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1989 was All Of My Love by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - All Of My Love
  2. - Tender Lover
  3. - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
  4. - Rhythm Nation
  5. - Let's Get It On

December 23, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 1989 was Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti by Los Bukis, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 23, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti
  2. - La Chica De Humo
  3. - Se Me Enamora El Alma
  4. - Si Me Vas A Olvidar
  5. - La Cima Del Cielo

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December 23, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Josh Evans

Country: United States of America

Always

Always

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman

Country: United States of America

Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Zalman King

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset, Carré Otis, Assumpta Serna

Country: United States of America

December 23, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Country: United States of America

The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rob Spera

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl

Release year: 1989

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Release year: 1989

Written by:

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook

Country: United States of America

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Release year: 1989

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 23, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus

Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All

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Allan Gurganus's Oldest Living Confederate Widow - Tells All was an instant hit after its publication. Readers and critics alike fell in love the voice of Lucy Marsden (ninety-nine years old), one of the most beloved voices of all time.

The Dark Half by Stephen King

The Dark Half

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents "Wondrously Scary" (Publishers Weekly), #1 New York Times Bestseller about a writer's haunting pseudonym.

Liar'S Poker by Michael Lewis

Liar'S Poker

By:

It was the 1980s. Wall Street was the place. This game was known as Liar's Poker. Michael Lewis was just out of Princeton University and the London School of Economics.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

By:

Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

December 23, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Bandai

Ballistix

Ballistix

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, DOS, TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: EU Sizzlers; UK Psyclapse; UK Psyclapse; UK Psygnosis; UK Superior Software; JP Coconuts Japan; NA NEC Technologies

The Duel: Test Drive II

The Duel: Test Drive II

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Apple Macintosh, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, SNES/Super Famicom, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Accolade

Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf!

Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf!

Platform: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

Genre: Traditional golf simulation

Publisher: Sega

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Platform: Family Computer/NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: SETA

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1989?

On December 23, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1989?

On December 23, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1989?

On December 23, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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history

What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for December 1989?

December 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1989 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 23, 1989