What happened on Friday May 26, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1989:

• Denmark Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage The Danish parliament made a historic decision to legally recognize same-sex marriage, becoming one of the first countries in the world to do so. This landmark legislation represented a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights and social equality.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs. These tests were part of ongoing strategic military research and development efforts.
• Radio Industry Honors Itself Radio broadcasters across the United States observed a 30-second moment of silence at 7:42 AM, symbolically paying tribute to the radio industry's historical and cultural significance.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1989

Newspapers from May. 26, 1989

May 26, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1989 can also be written as 5/26/1989 in the US and as 26/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people died on May 26, 1989:

• Don Revie

  Influential British soccer player and manager who revolutionized tactical analysis in football, leading Leeds United and the England...

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1989 was Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Michael Damian - Rock On
4. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
5. Guns N' Roses - Patience

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman - Ferry Cross The Mersey
3. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
4. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. London Boys - Requiem

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1989 was My First Love by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
2. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
3. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
4. Grady Harrell - Sticks And Stones
5. Deon Estus With George Michael - Heaven Help Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:43 am and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1989

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Someone born on May 26, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 13 days old,

or 1876 weeks

or 13132 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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