What happened on Thursday April 27, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1989:

• Tiananmen Square Student Protests On April 27, 1989, massive student-led demonstrations erupted in Beijing, responding to the controversial April 26 Editorial published by the People's Daily. These protests were a pivotal moment in the pro-democracy movement in China, with thousands of students gathering in Tiananmen Square to challenge government restrictions on free speech and demand political reforms.
• Devastating Bangladesh Hurricane A catastrophic hurricane struck Bangladesh on April 27, 1989, resulting in the tragic loss of 500 lives. This natural disaster highlighted the extreme vulnerability of coastal regions to severe weather events and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
• Italy Implements Mandatory Seatbelt Law Italy introduced a mandatory automobile seatbelt law on April 27, 1989, marking a significant milestone in road safety legislation. This law aimed to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries by requiring all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts, reflecting a growing global commitment to traffic safety.

Events in 1989

April 27, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 1989

April 27, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1989 can also be written as 4/27/1989 in the US and as 27/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

Famous people born on April 27, 1989:

• Martha Hunt

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Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 27th

Famous people died on April 27, 1989:

• Konosuke Matsushita

  Japanese businessman, founded panasonic (b. 1894).

• Howard Brookner

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Madonna - Like A Prayer
2. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
3. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
4. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
5. Deon Estus - Heaven Help Me

April 27, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
2. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
3. Queen - I Want It All
4. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
5. London Boys - Requiem

April 27, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Karyn White - Love Saw It
2. Jody Watley - Real Love
3. Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk
4. New Edition - Crucial
5. Guy - I Like

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1989 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:29 am and setting at 11:46 am.

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

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Someone born on April 27, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 27 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13145 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1989?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1989.

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