What happened on Tuesday December 26, 1989?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1989:

• Romanian Revolution: The Christmas Revolution The Romanian Revolution was a pivotal moment in Eastern European history, marking a dramatic end to Communist rule in Romania. Beginning in Timișoara and rapidly spreading nationwide, the revolution represented a critical turning point in the country's political landscape. The uprising culminated in the dramatic downfall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, the long-standing Communist Party General Secretary, who was subjected to a swift drumhead trial and subsequently executed along with his wife Elena. This event effectively terminated 42 years of Communist governance in Romania and symbolized the broader collapse of Communist regimes across Eastern Europe in 1989.
• Cricket Debut of Mark Taylor and Sanath Jayasuriya On this date, two future cricket legends, Mark Taylor from Australia and Sanath Jayasuriya from Sri Lanka, made their One Day International (ODI) debut at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This marked the beginning of remarkable international cricket careers for both players.
• United Express Flight 2415 Crash United Express Flight 2415 tragically crashed during its approach to the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, resulting in the loss of all six individuals on board. The incident highlighted the ongoing challenges of aviation safety during this period.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1989

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1989

December 26, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1989 can also be written as 12/26/1989 in the US and as 26/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1989:

• Yohan Blake

  Jamaican sprinter known for his exceptional speed and Olympic achievements, particularly in the 100m and 200m events.

• Luke Worrall
• Sofiane Feghouli
• Dominick Reyes

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1989:

• Doug Harvey

  Doug Harvey was a notable Canadian ice hockey player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• Lennox Berkeley

  English composer known for his works in the 20th century classical music.

• Sergio Ruffolo

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on December 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1989 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
2. Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
3. Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
4. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
5. Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1989 was Tender Lover by Babyface, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Babyface - Tender Lover
2. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
3. Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan - I'll Be Good To You
4. By All Means - Let's Get It On
5. The Gap Band - All Of My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 03:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1989

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Someone born on December 26, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 18 days old,

or 1846 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12923 days old,

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

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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

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

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