What happened on Thursday July 27, 1989?

About July 27th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 27, 1989, Korean Air Flight 803 experienced a catastrophic landing attempt at Tripoli International Airport in Libya. The aircraft crashed just short of the runway, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Seventy-five passengers and crew members, along with four people on the ground, were killed. This incident was particularly notable as it was the second DC-10 accident in less than two weeks, highlighting significant aviation safety concerns of that era.
  • Day of the week: July 27th, 1989 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Toy Soldiers by Martika
  • #1 UK song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

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July 27, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1989:

  • Korean Air Flight 803 Tragic Crash in Libya On July 27, 1989, Korean Air Flight 803 experienced a catastrophic landing attempt at Tripoli International Airport in Libya. The aircraft crashed just short of the runway, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Seventy-five passengers and crew members, along with four people on the ground, were killed. This incident was particularly notable as it was the second DC-10 accident in less than two weeks, highlighting significant aviation safety concerns of that era.
  • Massive Financial Fraud Sentencing in Thailand In a landmark legal case on July 27, 1989, Mae Chamoy Thipyaso and her criminal accomplices were sentenced to an extraordinary 141,078 years in prison. The sentence was for a massive financial fraud scheme that victimized 16,231 people, representing one of the most significant financial crimes in Thai history.
  • Dale Murphy's Baseball Achievement On July 27, 1989, Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy achieved a rare baseball milestone by becoming the 10th player in Major League history to record six RBIs (Runs Batted In) in a single inning, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.
  • Charlotte Arnold: Canadian Actress Profile Charlotte Arnold is a Canadian actress who was active in the entertainment industry as of July 27, 1989. While specific details about her career are not provided, she represents the Canadian performing arts scene of the late 1980s.

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

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What day of the week was July 27, 1989?


July 27, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1989 can also be written as 7/27/1989 in the US and as 27/7/1989 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 27, 1989?


Famous people born on July 27, 1989:

  • Charlotte Arnold

    Canadian actress known for her role in the popular teen drama series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

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July 27, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 27, 1989:

  • Antonio Maria Colini

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July 27, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 27, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1989 was Toy Soldiers by Martika, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Toy Soldiers youtube
  2. - Batdance youtube
  3. - Express Yourself youtube
  4. - So Alive youtube
  5. - On Our Own youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1989 was Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) youtube
  2. - You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You youtube
  3. - London Nights youtube
  4. - Song For Whoever youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1989 was Shower Me With Your Love by Surface, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Shower Me With Your Love youtube
  2. - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
  3. - Friends
  4. - Secret Rendezvous
  5. - Batdance (From "Batman")
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July 27, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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

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

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July 27, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 05:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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How old is someone born on July 27, 1989?


Someone born on July 27, 1989 is:

35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 27 days old,

or 1864 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13054 days old,

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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

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