What happened on Thursday February 23, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1989:

• Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa placing a $3-million bounty on Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses', in response to the book's perceived blasphemous content. This event marked a significant moment of international religious tension and free speech controversy.
• President Bush's Diplomatic Tour of Asia From February 23-27, U.S. President George H.W. Bush embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour of Japan, China, and South Korea. The trip included attending Emperor Hirohito's funeral and holding high-level meetings with leaders Deng Xiaoping of China and Roh Tae-woo of South Korea, marking an important moment in U.S.-Asian relations.
• Estonian Flag Raised After 44 Years After 44 years of Soviet occupation, the Estonian flag was raised at the Pikk Hermann Castle tower, symbolizing a powerful moment of national restoration and hope for independence during the late Cold War period.
• Global Representation at Hirohito's Funeral Emperor Hirohito's funeral was a significant international event, with representatives from 160 nations attending, demonstrating the global respect and diplomatic importance of the Japanese monarch's passing.
• Senate Rejects John Tower's Defense Secretary Nomination After extensive testimony, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee rejected President George H.W. Bush's nomination of John Tower for Secretary of Defense in a close 11-9 vote. This rejection was significant as it was rare for the Senate to block a presidential cabinet nominee.

Events in 1989

February 23, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1989

February 23, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1989 can also be written as 2/23/1989 in the US and as 23/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1989:

• Evan Bates

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• Andrés Andrade
• Amara Baby
• Arianna Barbieri
• Fernando Boldrin
• Chris Conte
• Aleksandr Denisov
• Armon Johnson
• Rishaw Johnson
• Andrej Kozlov
• Courtney Lawes
• Emma Lipman
• Nallappan Mohanraj
• Halyna Obleščuk
• Filip Petrov
• Jérémy Pied
• Cillian Sheridan
• Dan Smith
• Jefinho

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 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 23, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 08:02 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 23, 1989

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Someone born on February 23, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 20 days old,

or 1889 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13228 days old,

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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

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

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