What happened on Friday February 24, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1989:

• Emperor Hirohito's State Funeral Japan holds the state funeral for Emperor Hirohito, marking the end of the Shōwa era. The formal ceremony is attended by numerous world leaders, including U.S. President George H.W. Bush, symbolizing Japan's international significance.
• Khomeini's Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issues a controversial religious decree offering a $3 million bounty for the death of Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses', escalating international tensions over religious blasphemy and free speech.
• Estonian Flag Raised After 44 Years In a symbolic moment of national resurgence, the Estonian flag is raised at the Pikk Hermann castle tower, signaling the country's growing movement towards independence from Soviet control.
• United Airlines Flight 811 Disaster United Airlines Flight 811, a Boeing 747 traveling from Honolulu to New Zealand, experiences a catastrophic explosive decompression, resulting in nine passengers and crew being sucked out of the first-class section mid-flight.
• Oldest Dinosaur Embryo Fossil Discovered Paleontologists uncover a remarkable 150-million-year-old fossil egg, identified as the oldest known dinosaur embryo, providing unprecedented insights into prehistoric reproductive biology.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development.
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats Ownership Change Harold E. Ballard sells the Canadian Football League team Hamilton Tiger-Cats to David Braley, marking a significant ownership transition in Canadian sports.

Events in 1989

February 24, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1989

February 24, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1989 can also be written as 2/24/1989 in the US and as 24/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1989:

• Daniel Kaluuya

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Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1989:

• Joe Harvey

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 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 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 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 24, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 08:24 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 24, 1989

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Someone born on February 24, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 30 days old,

or 1886 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1989?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1989.

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