Friday April 28, 1989: on this day

April 28, 1989 was the 118th day of the year 1989, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 28, 1989 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 28, 1989, who was born and died on April 28, 1989, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1989, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Prayer by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Unbelievable Truth, directed by Hal Hartley), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1989?


April 28, 1989 was a Friday and it was the 118th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1989 can also be written as 4/28/1989 in the US and as 28/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1989 in April 1989 calendar

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April 28, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1989:

  • Iran protests sale of satanic verses by salman rushdie
  • Argentina, hit by rocketing inflation, runs out of money.
  • Pope john paul ii begins a nine-day trip to madagascar, zambia, malawi, and réunion.
  • Andrés rodríguez, who had seized power and declared himself president of paraguay during a military coup in february, wins a landslide election in a general election marked by charges of fraud.
  • Disney-mgm studios at walt disney world opens to the public for the first time.
  • The first crack in the iron curtain: hungary dismantles of barbed wire fencing along the border with austria.
  • The coalition government of prime minister of the netherlands ruud lubbers collapses in a dispute about a pollution cleanup plan.
  • Yugoslavia wins the eurovision song contest in lausanne with the song ''rock me'' performed by riva.
  • Magnum xl-200 opens at cedar point amusement park in sandusky, ohio as the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster.

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April 28, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 28, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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April 28, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 12:59 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 28, 1989?


Famous people born on April 28, 1989:

  • Kim Sung-kyu

    South korean singer.

  • Emil Salomonsson

    Swedish footballer.

  • Peechaya Wattanamontree

    Thai actress and model.

  • Martha Hunt

    Model.

  • Emily Rios

    Actress.

  • Ruud Boymans
  • Maximiliano Coronel
  • Erik Dahlin
  • Krista Doebel-Hickok
  • Miriam Giovanelli
  • Jelena Milovanović
  • Esteban Alvarado
  • Anestīs Nastos
  • Pedro Pareja Duque
  • Carlos Alberto Valencia
  • Misato Nakamura
  • Gabriele Angella
  • Tamara Apostolico

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 1989: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 34 years 11 months old,

or 419 months and 30 days old,

or 1826 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12783 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 1989.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1989?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1989.

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April 28, 1989: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1989:

  • Esa Pakarinen

    Finnish actor and musician (d. 1989).

  • Olaff J de Landell [JB van Sparwoude]

    Dutch writer dies at the age of 77.

  • Géza von Cziffra
  • Raúl Sendic Antonaccio
  • Franco Parenti
  • Liu Jing-rong
  • Raúl Sendic

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1989:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1989:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1989:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1989 was Like A Prayer by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Prayer
  2. - I'll Be There For You
  3. - Funky Cold Medina
  4. - She Drives Me Crazy youtube
  5. - Heaven Help Me

April 28, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1989 was Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hand On Your Heart
  2. - Eternal Flame
  3. - I Want It All
  4. - Miss You Like Crazy
  5. - Requiem

April 28, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1989 was Love Saw It by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Saw It
  2. - Real Love
  3. - Sleep Talk
  4. - Crucial
  5. - I Like

April 28, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 1989 was Como Tu by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu
  2. - Asi Fue
  3. - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
  4. - MALA SUERTE
  5. - ES EL AMOR QUE LLEGA

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April 28, 1989: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1989 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Unbelievable Truth

The Unbelievable Truth

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Hal Hartley

Starring: Adrienne Shelly, Robert John Burke, Chris Cooke, Julia McNeal

Francesco

Francesco

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Liliana Cavani

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke, Paolo Bonacelli, Mario Adorf, Andréa Ferréol, Paco Reconti, Peppe Lanzetta, Tomas Arana, Fabio Bussotti, Hanns Zischler, Diego Ribon, Lorenzo Piani

Country: Italy

Killer Crocodile

Killer Crocodile

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Fabrizio De Angelis

Starring: Van Johnson, Ennio Girolami, Sherrie Rose, Anthony Crenna, John Harper, Ann Douglas, Wohrman Williams, Julian Hampton

Country: Italy

Miss Firecracker

Miss Firecracker

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Thomas Schlamme

Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Alfre Woodard

K-9

K-9

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Rod Daniel

Starring: Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill

April 28, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Round the Twist

Round the Twist

Release year: 1989

Country: Australia

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Rivalen der Rennbahn

Release year: 1989

Rory Bremner

Rory Bremner

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Kevin Bishop

Straight to the Heart

Straight to the Heart

Release year: 1989

Directed by: Stephane Gehami

April 28, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love And Marriage by Bill Cosby

Love And Marriage

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As the reigning King of Comedy, Cosby displays warmth, wit and wisdom when he tackles two topics that are close to his heart. Cosby shares his views on everything, from childhood romances to adolescence

Goldwyn by A. Scott Berg

Goldwyn

By:

Samuel Goldwyn was the greatest dream-maker of his time. This lavishly-praised biography by the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Max Perkins and Lindbergh: Editor of Genius, is a fascinating look at the man who made it all possible.

Innumeracy by John Allen Paulos

Innumeracy

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What is the secret to maths being so difficult for even highly educated people? What are the consequences of our innumeracy, and what do they cost? John Allen Paulos, in his 1988 bestseller, argues that

Legends, Lies, And Cherished Myths Of American History by Richard Shenkman

Legends, Lies, And Cherished Myths Of American History

By:

The truth, nothing but the truth--Richard Shenkman sheds some light on America's most cherished legends. Washington Irving invented the story of Columbus discovering that the world is round.

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

The Joy Luck Club

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Four mothers, four daughters and four families, whose histories change with the winds according to who is "saying" them.

April 28, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

750cc Grand Prix

750cc Grand Prix

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Garfield: Winter's Tail

Garfield: Winter's Tail

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: The Edge

Cosmic Wars

Cosmic Wars

Platform: Famicom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Konami

Cyber Police ESWAT

Cyber Police ESWAT

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Master System

Genre: scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega

Archipelagos

Archipelagos

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS

Genre: action/strategy

Publisher: Logotron

history

Who was the US President on April 28, 1989?

On April 28, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1989?

On April 28, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1989?

On April 28, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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What happened in 1989?

1989 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Princess Diane of England visits New York City
  • Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
  • 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles

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What was the calendar for April 1989?

April 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1989 calendar looked like.

Friday April 28, 1989