What happened on Wednesday April 26, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1989:

• People's Daily Editorial Escalates Tiananmen Square Protests The official Communist Party newspaper, People's Daily, published an editorial that significantly escalated tensions during the early stages of the Tiananmen Square protests, marking a critical moment in the student-led democratic movement in China.
• Deadliest Tornado in World History Strikes Bangladesh The Daulatpur–Saturia tornado in central Bangladesh caused unprecedented devastation, killing approximately 1,300 people, injuring 12,000, and rendering around 80,000 people homeless, making it the most deadly tornado recorded in world history.
• Sultan of Perak Becomes Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah, from the state of Perak, was installed as the 9th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme Head of State) of Malaysia, a rotational position among the nine Malay Rulers.

Events in 1989

April 26, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1989

April 26, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1989 can also be written as 4/26/1989 in the US and as 26/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1989:

• Dae Sung (singer)

  South Korean singer and member of the iconic K-pop group Big Bang, known for his powerful vocals and solo work.

• Guido Abayián
• Oliver Aquino
• Cole Beasley
• Luke Bracey
• Trevin Caesar
• Chris Hairston
• Thales Hoss
• Melvin Ingram
• Leiton Jiménez
• Kang Dae-sung
• Nadzeya Liapeshka
• Aarón Ñíguez
• Rubén Pérez del Mármol
• Chucho E. Quintero
• Buster Skrine
• Stefan Stančev
• Anželika Timanina
• Vilayphone Vongphachanh
• Kyle Wilber

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1989:

• Lucille Ball

  Iconic American actress and comedian who revolutionized television comedy through her groundbreaking sitcom 'I Love Lucy'.

• Silvio Sacco

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Madonna - Like A Prayer
2. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
3. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
4. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
5. Deon Estus - Heaven Help Me

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
3. Queen - I Want It All
4. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
5. London Boys - Requiem

April 26, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Karyn White - Love Saw It
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk
4. New Edition - Crucial
5. Guy - I Like

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:42 am and setting at 10:34 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1989

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Someone born on April 26, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 28 days old,

or 1878 weeks

or 13146 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1989?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1989.

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