What happened on Friday April 28, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 28, 1989:

• First Major Crack in the Iron Curtain Hungary began dismantling sections of barbed wire fencing along its border with Austria, symbolizing a significant moment in the eventual collapse of the Cold War division between Eastern and Western Europe.
• Iran Protests Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' Iran launched widespread protests against the sale of Salman Rushdie's controversial book 'The Satanic Verses', which sparked significant international tension and religious controversy. The protests were part of a broader global reaction to the book, which many Muslims considered blasphemous.
• Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Argentina faced a severe economic crisis, experiencing rocketing hyperinflation that rendered the country's financial system nearly non-functional. The economic instability threatened the nation's economic infrastructure and public welfare.
• Controversial Presidential Election in Paraguay Andrés Rodríguez, who had seized power through a military coup in February, won a landslide election in Paraguay. The election was marred by widespread allegations of electoral fraud, highlighting the ongoing political instability in the country.
• Pope John Paul II's African Diplomatic Tour Pope John Paul II embarked on a significant nine-day pastoral and diplomatic tour, visiting Madagascar, Zambia, Malawi, and Réunion. This tour was part of the Pope's ongoing efforts to strengthen the Catholic Church's presence and dialogue in Africa.
• Disney-MGM Studios Opens to Public Walt Disney World's Disney-MGM Studios theme park opened to the public for the first time, marking a significant expansion of Disney's entertainment empire and offering a new immersive experience for visitors.
• Netherlands Government Collapses The coalition government of Dutch Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers collapsed due to a dispute over a pollution cleanup plan, demonstrating the fragility of political coalitions and environmental policy challenges.
• Magnum XL-200: World's Tallest Roller Coaster The Magnum XL-200 roller coaster opened at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, setting world records for height and speed, marking a significant milestone in amusement park engineering.

Events in 1989

April 28, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 28, 1989

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 28, 1989:

• Kim Sung-kyu

  Member of the popular K-pop group Infinite, known for his powerful vocals and solo music career.

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on April 28th

Famous people died on April 28, 1989:

• Liu Jing-rong
• Géza von Cziffra

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on April 28th

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.

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 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.

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on April 28, 1989 is:

35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 26 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13144 days old,

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

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 28th 2025.

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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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