What happened on Sunday August 27, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1989:

• Mountbatten Assassination by IRA A devastating Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombing resulted in the assassination of British retired admiral Lord Mountbatten and three others while they were boating in Sligo, Republic of Ireland. This attack was followed by another tragic incident where 18 British Army soldiers were killed in an ambush near Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, marking a significant escalation in the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Protest Against Racial Violence in Bensonhurst A significant march of approximately 100 protesters took place in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, demonstrating against recent racial killings, highlighting ongoing tensions and community response to racial violence.
• Chris Patton Wins US Golf Amateur Championship Chris Patton emerged victorious in the 89th US Golf Amateur Championship, showcasing his golfing prowess and skill in a competitive national tournament.
• Betsy King Wins LPGA Nestle World Golf Championship Professional golfer Betsy King secured victory in the LPGA Nestle World Golf Championship, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
• Tina Barrett Wins LPGA Mitsubishi Motors Ocean State Golf Open Tina Barrett claimed victory in the LPGA Mitsubishi Motors Ocean State Golf Open, adding another achievement to her professional golf career.

Events in 1989

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

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Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1989

August 27, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1989 can also be written as 8/27/1989 in the US and as 27/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1989:

• James Harden

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• Jessica Lea Mayfield

Famous people born in 1989

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Famous people died on August 27, 1989:

• Gloria Milland

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Famous people who died on August 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1989 was Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
2. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
3. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. Bobby Brown - On Our Own

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Babyface - It's No Crime
2. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
3. The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
4. Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
5. Aretha Franklin/Whitney Houston - It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 27, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 06:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1989

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Someone born on August 27, 1989 is:

35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 16 days old,

or 1863 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13043 days old,

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

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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

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

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