What happened on Tuesday May 23, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1989:

• Richard von Weizsäcker Re-elected as West German President Richard von Weizsäcker was re-elected as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), continuing his leadership during a significant period of late Cold War European politics.
• Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado in Northwest Iowa A complex thunderstorm system moved from southwest Minnesota through Iowa, causing significant meteorological events. A small tornado briefly touched down in Lyon County, accompanied by high winds and substantial hail damage. Hailstones ranged from baseball to golf ball sizes, impacting multiple counties including Lyon, Sac, and Carroll.
• Angela Visser Wins Miss Universe Angela Visser, a 22-year-old from the Netherlands, was crowned the 38th Miss Universe, representing her country in the prestigious international beauty pageant.
• Paula Poundstone Wins American Comedy Award Comedian Paula Poundstone was honored at the Third American Comedy Awards, recognizing her contributions to comedy entertainment.
• Cleveland Baseball Team Performance The Cleveland baseball team remains at a sub-.500 record (21-22), marking a notable point in their season where they are still maintaining a first-place position despite a losing record.
• Lincoln Square Named in the Bronx A new neighborhood designation was established as Lincoln Square was officially named in the Bronx, New York, contributing to the area's urban development and geographical identification.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1989

Newspapers from 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 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 1989:

• Karl Koch

  German computer hacker (b. 1965).

• Georgy Tovstonogov

  Russian director and producer (b. 1915).

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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.

1. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Michael Damian - Rock On
4. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
5. 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.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. 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 music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
2. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
3. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
4. Grady Harrell - Sticks And Stones
5. Deon Estus With George Michael - Heaven Help Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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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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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1989

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Someone born on May 23, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 21 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13140 days old,

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

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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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.

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