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About August 26th, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: Trumbull Conn, is 1st US team since 1983 to win Little League WS
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1989 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Dylan O'Brien, Melissa McCarthy
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx
- #1 UK song: Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
- Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani
More about August 26th, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1989.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1989?
- August 26, 1989: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1989?
- August 26, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1989?
What day of the week was August 26, 1989?
August 26, 1989 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1989 can also be written as 8/26/1989 in the US and as 26/8/1989 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1989:
- Trumbull conn, is 1st us team since 1983 to win little league ws
August 26, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 26, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1989 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 05:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.
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Who was born on August 26, 1989?
Famous people born on August 26, 1989:
- Andrewjames Harden
NBA star known for his scoring prowess and skillful playing style.
- Jamas Harden
Jamas Harden is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.
- JC Charles
Jc charles is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and innovative style in the music industry.
- Priyanshu Painyuli
Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Lil' Chris
English actor and singer (d. 2015).
- Joey Diggs
Pop singer.
- Amber Le Bon
Model.
- Héloïse Guérin
French model.
- Francesca Benolli
- Matteo Marconcini
- Mladen Živković
- Sun Ke
- André André
- Dmitrij Ryžov
- Roza Kozakowska
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 34 years 8 months old,
or 416 months and 14 days old,
or 1810 weeks and 6 days old,
or 12676 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 August 26, 1989?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1989.
August 26, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1989:
- Irving Stone
United states -- author (love is eternal, lust for life).
- Juanita Brooks
Juanita Brooks was a renowned historian known for her work on the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
- Henk Heidweiller
Ambassador of suriname.
- Silvano Goretti
- Pietro Cuscani Politi
- Raffaello Gambino
- Andrés Sabella
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1989:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 26, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Bobby Brown - On Our Own
August 26, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 26, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
- Lil' Louis - French Kiss
- Alice Cooper - Poison
- Martika - Toy Soldiers
August 26, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 26, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
- The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
- Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
- Aretha Franklin/Whitney Houston - It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be
August 26, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 1989 was BAILA MI RUMBA by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 26, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - BAILA MI RUMBA
- Ana Gabriel - Simplemente Amigos
- Luis Miguel - La Incondicional
- Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez - Aunque mal paguen ellas
- Los Bukis - A donde vayas
August 26, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Erik the Viking
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Tim Robbins, John Cleese, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt
Breaking In
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Sheila Kelley, Lorraine Toussaint
Relentless
Release year: 1989
Directed by: William Lustig
Starring: Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster
Killer Crocodile
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis
Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton
Country: Italy
August 26, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:
Open House
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Split Ends
Release year: 1989
Directed by: Dorothy Lyman
Tierparkgeschichten
Release year: 1989
August 26, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Polar Star
By: Martin Cruz Smith
He made too many enemies. He was kicked out of his party membership. Arkady Renko, once Moscow's most prominent criminal investigator, now works in anonymity aboard a Russian factory ship that is working with American trawlers.
Win, Lose Or Die
By: John Gardner
The London Gazette announcement stated that Bond, James, Commander RNVR, was relieved from his current duties at Foreign Office. Promotion to Captain substantive rank and immediate return to active service. "
Blessings
By: Belva Plain
Jennie Rakowsky was 36 years old when her dreams began to come true. She was about to marry an amazing man. Her career as a lawyer was on the rise, and she was never more beautiful.
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.
From Beirut To Jerusalem
By: Thomas L. Friedman
"If you only have one book to read about the Middle East, this should be it." ---Seymour M. HershOne the most insightful books about the Middle East, From Beirut To Jerusalem.
August 26, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Revenge of Shinobi
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Castlevania: The Adventure
Dirt Fox
Fire Shark Same! Same! Same!
Who was the US President on August 26, 1989?
On August 26, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1989?
On August 26, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1989?
On August 26, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. 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 August 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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 August 1989?
August 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
