What happened on Monday February 27, 1989?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1989:

• Caracazo Riots in Venezuela A significant social uprising in Venezuela, characterized by widespread protests, looting, and violent confrontations between citizens and government forces in response to economic austerity measures. The riots marked a pivotal moment in Venezuelan political history, highlighting deep socioeconomic tensions and challenging the existing political order.
• Death of Konrad Lorenz Renowned Austrian zoologist and ethologist Konrad Lorenz passed away at age 85. A Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine (1973), Lorenz was a pioneering researcher in animal behavior, particularly known for his groundbreaking work on imprinting and social behavior in animals. His research significantly influenced our understanding of animal and human behavioral patterns.
• United States Ratifies Berne Convention The United States officially ratified the Berne Convention, an international copyright treaty that provides comprehensive protection for literary and artistic works across signatory countries. This marked a significant step in harmonizing international intellectual property rights and protecting creators' works globally.
• Kosovo Unrest A curfew was imposed in Kosovo amid ongoing protests concerning alleged intimidation of the Serb minority. This event foreshadowed the growing ethnic tensions that would eventually lead to significant conflict in the region during the 1990s.
• New US Cabinet Appointments Louis Wade Sullivan and James D. Watkins began their terms as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and U.S. Secretary of Energy, respectively, bringing new leadership to these critical federal departments during the late Cold War era.
• Formation of GroenLinks in Netherlands Multiple Dutch political parties, including the Politieke Partij Radicalen, Pacifistisch Socialistische Partij, Communistische Partij Nederland, and the Evangelical People's Party, merged to create GroenLinks (GreenLeft), a new progressive political party emphasizing environmental and social justice issues.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1989

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1989

February 27, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 58th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1989 can also be written as 2/27/1989 in the US and as 27/2/1989 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1989 in February 1989 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1989:

• Loïc Poujol

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1989:

• Konrad Lorenz

  Renowned Austrian zoologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in animal behavior and ethology.

• Paul Oswald Ahnert
• Boris Skosyrev

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on February 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1989 was Lost In Your Eyes by Debbie Gibson, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
2. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
3. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
4. Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years
5. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff) (Remix)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1989 was Too Many Broken Hearts by Jason Donovan, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Bananarama & Lananeeneenoonoo - Help!
4. Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
5. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1989 was Just Because by Anita Baker, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Anita Baker - Just Because
2. Paula Abdul - Straight Up
3. LeVert Feat. Heavy D - Just Coolin'
4. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
5. Cameo - Skin I'm In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th 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 27, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 27, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 09:57 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 27, 1989

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Someone born on February 27, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 27 days old,

or 1886 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13204 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

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

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

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