What happened on Monday January 23, 1989?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1989:

• Ted Bundy Executed Ted Bundy, one of America's most notorious serial killers, was executed by electric chair in Florida. His case garnered significant media attention and became a landmark moment in criminal justice and public discourse on serial murder.
• Salvador Dalí Dies Salvador Dalí, the renowned Spanish Surrealist painter, passed away in Spain at the age of 84. Known for his eccentric personality and groundbreaking artistic style, Dalí was a pivotal figure in the Surrealist movement, creating iconic works that challenged traditional artistic perceptions.
• Israeli Supreme Court 'Who is a Jew' Challenge A significant legal challenge was filed in the Israeli Supreme Court regarding the controversial 'who is a Jew' law, which addresses complex religious and cultural identity issues in Israel.
• Devastating Earthquake in Tajik SSR A powerful earthquake struck the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, resulting in approximately 275 fatalities. This tragic event highlighted the region's geological vulnerability and the human cost of natural disasters.
• Argentine Army Base Attack Armed civilian leftist groups briefly attacked and occupied an Argentine army base near Buenos Aires, reflecting the ongoing political tensions and social unrest in Argentina during this period.
• NBA New Jersey Nets Record Losing Streak The New Jersey Nets began a historic and embarrassing road losing streak, spanning over 32 games, which would become a notable low point in the team's basketball history.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1989

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1989

January 23, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1989 can also be written as 1/23/1989 in the US and as 23/1/1989 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1989 in January 1989 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1989:

• Yani Tseng

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Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1989:

• Salvador Dalí

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• Lars-Erik Torph

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on January 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1989 was Two Hearts by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Phil Collins - Two Hearts
2. Sheriff - When I'm With You
3. Def Leppard - Armageddon It
4. Taylor Dayne - Don't Rush Me
5. White Lion - When The Children Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
2. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
5. Roy Orbison - You Got It

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1989 was Superwoman by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Karyn White - Superwoman
2. Bobby Brown - Roni
3. Z'Looke - Can U Read My Lips
4. New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain
5. Tony Toni Tone - Baby Doll

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1989 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 08:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1989

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Someone born on January 23, 1989 is:

36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months

or 1891 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13239 days old,

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

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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

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

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