What happened on Thursday January 26, 1989?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1989:

• AT&T Reports Historic Financial Loss AT&T reported its first financial loss in 103 years, with a substantial US$1.67 billion deficit in 1988, signaling significant challenges in the telecommunications industry.
• Computer Security Warning A US computer security expert issued a critical warning about a potentially catastrophic computer virus, foreshadowing the growing cybersecurity challenges of the digital age.
• Murder of Belgian Journalist Stéphane Steinier Stéphane Steinier, a Belgian journalist, was kidnapped and murdered on this date, highlighting the risks faced by journalists in potentially dangerous environments.
• Madison Square Garden Renovation Announced Madison Square Gardens in New York unveiled a comprehensive two-year, US$100 million renovation plan, demonstrating ongoing investment in major sports and entertainment infrastructure.
• Allan Border's Cricket Performance Allan Border achieved an exceptional bowling performance, taking 7 wickets for 46 runs against the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground, showcasing his prowess as a cricket player.
• Mark Taylor's Test Cricket Debut Mark Taylor made his Test cricket debut for Australia in a match against the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground, marking the beginning of a significant sporting career.
• Black & Blue Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Black & Blue' premiered at the Minskoff Theater in New York City, running for a successful 829 performances and showcasing the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1980s.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1989

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1989

January 26, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1989 can also be written as 1/26/1989 in the US and as 26/1/1989 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1989 in January 1989 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1989:

• Emily Hughes

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• Teon Freeman
• Paulo Roberto Gonzaga
• Curtis Gonzales
• Jin Ki-joo
• Jesper Juelsgård
• Uladzimir Jurčanka
• Sherzod Karimov
• Kerim Lechner
• Li Lingwei
• Lin Qingfeng
• Tim Lindgren
• Álex Llorca
• Keenan MacWilliam
• Laxmirani Majhi
• Marin Matoš
• Óskar Pétursson
• Tiago Real
• Aura Rolenzetti
• Torrey Smith

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1989:

• George Schroth
• Sava Sekulić

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1989 was Two Hearts by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Phil Collins - Two Hearts
2. Sheriff - When I'm With You
3. Def Leppard - Armageddon It
4. Taylor Dayne - Don't Rush Me
5. White Lion - When The Children Cry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
2. Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
5. Roy Orbison - You Got It

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1989 was Superwoman by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Karyn White - Superwoman
2. Bobby Brown - Roni
3. Z'Looke - Can U Read My Lips
4. New Edition - Can You Stand The Rain
5. Tony Toni Tone - Baby Doll

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1989

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Someone born on January 26, 1989 is:

36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 28 days old,

or 1890 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13236 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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