What happened on Sunday July 23, 1989?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1989:

• FOX-TV Network Milestone FOX-TV achieves a historic breakthrough by topping ABC, NBC, and CBS in ratings for the first time, largely due to the popularity of 'America's Most Wanted'.
• Daniel Radcliffe Birth Daniel Radcliffe, the renowned British actor best known for his iconic role as Harry Potter, was born on this day. He would later become a global star and critically acclaimed performer in film and theater.
• Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band Debut Ringo Starr launches his first All-Starr Band in concert, featuring an impressive lineup of renowned musicians including Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Rick Danko, and others.
• Judit Polgár Birth Judit Polgár, considered the strongest female chess player in history, was born on this day. She would go on to become a grandmaster and compete successfully against top male chess players.
• British Golf Open Milestone Mark Calcavecchia wins the 118th British Golf Open at Royal Troon, shooting an impressive 275, marking a significant moment in golf history.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Amy Alcott secures victory in the Boston Five Golf Classic, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.
• Severe Weather Event Extreme wind conditions hit Fort Smith, Arkansas, with gusts reaching up to 85 miles per hour, potentially causing significant local disruption.
• Michael Sundin Birth Michael Sundin, an English television presenter born in 1961, is noted on this date.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1989

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1989

July 23, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 204th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1989 can also be written as 7/23/1989 in the US and as 23/7/1989 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1989 in July 1989 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1989:

• Daniel Radcliffe

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Famous people died on July 23, 1989:

• Donald Barthelme

  Donald Barthelme was a significant postmodern American writer renowned for his experimental and innovative short story collections that...

• Evgenij Umnov

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1989 was Toy Soldiers by Martika, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Martika - Toy Soldiers
2. Madonna - Express Yourself
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Prince - Batdance
5. Love and Rockets - So Alive

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1989 was Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
2. Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You
3. London Boys - London Nights
4. The Beautiful South - Song For Whoever
5. Prince - Batdance

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1989 was Turned Away by Chuckii Booker, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Chuckii Booker - Turned Away
2. Surface - Shower Me With Your Love
3. Soul II Soul (Featuring Caron Wheeler) - Keep On Movin'
4. Jody Watley With Eric B. & Rakim - Friends
5. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:34 pm and setting at 12:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1989

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Someone born on July 23, 1989 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months

or 1865 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13058 days old,

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

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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