What happened on Sunday February 26, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1989:

• Death of Roy Eldridge, Jazz Trumpet Legend Renowned American jazz trumpet player Roy Eldridge passed away on February 26, 1989. Known as a pivotal figure in the swing and bebop eras, Eldridge was a significant influence on later jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie.
• Wade Boggs Legal Dispute Dismissed A California court dismissed the majority of Margo Adams's $12 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against Boston Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs, marking a significant legal resolution in a high-profile sports personal dispute.
• Betsy King Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Betsy King emerged victorious at the LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open/Helene Curtis Pro-Am, further solidifying her reputation as a top women's golf competitor.
• Tom Seaver Joins Yankees Broadcasting Team The New York Yankees announced Tom Seaver's new role as their television sportscaster, transitioning the baseball legend from player to media personality.
• Extreme Weather Record in Netherlands The Netherlands experienced its lowest recorded barometric pressure on this date, indicating an unusual meteorological event.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1989

February 26, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1989 can also be written as 2/26/1989 in the US and as 26/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1989:

• Gabriel Obertan

  Professional French footballer who played as a winger for several clubs including Newcastle United and Manchester United.

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1989:

• Roy Eldridge

  Legendary jazz trumpeter known for his innovative and influential playing style, who significantly contributed to the development of bebop...

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 26th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 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 26, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:52 pm and setting at 09:19 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 26, 1989

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Someone born on February 26, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 28 days old,

or 1886 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13205 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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

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

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