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May 23, 1989 was the 143rd day of the year 1989, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 23, 1989, who was born and died on May 23, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul), movies (e.g. Dead Poets Society, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Tierparkgeschichten) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1989?
- May 23, 1989: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1989?
- May 23, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1989?
What day of the week was May 23, 1989?
May 23, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1989 can also be written as 5/23/1989 in the US and as 23/5/1989 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1989:
- Cleveland loses and drop to 21-22, this is the latest a sub .500 team is in 1st place
- Lincoln square in the bronx, new york is named.
- Angela visser, 22, of holland, crowned 38th miss universe.
- Third american comedy award: paula poundstone wins.
May 23, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 08:27 am.
The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.
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Who was born on May 23, 1989?
Famous people born on May 23, 1989:
- Kadeisha Drija
Venezuelan journalist and TV presenter.
- Mallory Weggemann
Mallory Weggemann is a Paralympic swimmer who overcame adversity to achieve great success in the pool.
- Ave Simmons
Ave Simmons was a talented basketball player who dominated the court with his skills.
- Ezequiel Schelotto
Italian footballer.
- Oli Brown
Blues singer.
- Tosh Zhang
Youtube star.
- Tomoya Ishii
- Agnieszka Kaczmarczyk
- Amer Krcič
- Grace Mahary
- Hussain Shae'an
- Alexandru Antoniuc
- Natsuna Watanabe
- Dashamir Xhika
- Jeff Taylor
- Mario Vrančić
- Alberto Frezza
- Sara González Rodríguez
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 10 months old,
or 418 months and 28 days old,
or 1821 weeks and 4 days old,
or 12751 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1989?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1989.
May 23, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1989:
- Karl Koch
German computer hacker (b. 1965).
- Georgy Tovstonogov
Russian director and producer (b. 1915).
- Ansa Ikonen
- Iosif Solomonovič Šapiro
- Ursula Knab
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
May 23, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1989:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1989:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1989:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1989 was Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
- Jody Watley - Real Love
- Michael Damian - Rock On
- Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
- Guns N' Roses - Patience
May 23, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
- Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
- Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
- The Bangles - Eternal Flame
- London Boys - Requiem
May 23, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1989 was My First Love by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Atlantic Starr - My First Love
- Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
- De La Soul - Me Myself And I
- Grady Harrell - Sticks And Stones
- Deon Estus With George Michael - Heaven Help Me
May 23, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 1989 was La Incondicional by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 23, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Jose Jose - Como Tu
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Braulio - AMANDOTE Y SONANDOTE
- Marisela - Ya No Puedo Volver Contigo
May 23, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dead Poets Society
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles
Country: United States of America
No Holds Barred
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Thomas J. Wright
Starring: Hulk Hogan, Joan Severance, Kurt Fuller, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister
Country: United States of America
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
Warlock
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Steve Miner
Starring: Julian Sands, Lori Singer, Richard E. Grant, Mary Woronov
Renegades
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Jack Sholder
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jami Gertz, Robert Knepper
May 23, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Tierparkgeschichten
Release year: 1989
Fast Forward
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Round the Twist
Release year: 1989
Country: Australia
Rivalen der Rennbahn
Release year: 1989
Rory Bremner
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Kevin Bishop
May 23, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Temple Of My Familiar
By: Alice Walker
The Temple of My Familiar was first published by Alice Walker in 1990. It spent over four months on The New York Times Bestseller List.
The Night The Bear Ate Goombaw
By: Patrick F. McManus
Patrick F., the most popular expert on outdoor life, has more humorous tales about The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw
Love And Marriage
By: Bill Cosby
As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence
The Negotiator
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth is a master of international thrillers. He retums with an electrifying tale of a man of great power and a plot to destroy the President of America.
May 23, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
B.A.T.
Drakkhen
The Final Fantasy Legend
Butcher Hill
Hellfire
Who was the US President on May 23, 1989?
On May 23, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1989?
On May 23, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1989?
On May 23, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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 May 1989?
May 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
