What happened on Thursday September 28, 1989?

About September 28th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 30, 1989, West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher delivered a historic speech from the West German embassy balcony in Prague, granting escaping East Germans free passage to the West. This moment was crucial in the lead-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.
  • Day of the week: September 28th, 1989 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli
  • #1 UK song: That's What I Like by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
  • Popular movie: Francesco directed by Liliana Cavani

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September 28, 1989: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 28, 1989:

  • Genscher's Speech Enabling East German Exodus On September 30, 1989, West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher delivered a historic speech from the West German embassy balcony in Prague, granting escaping East Germans free passage to the West. This moment was crucial in the lead-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.
  • Genscher's Speech Enabling East German Exodus On September 30, 1989, West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher delivered a historic speech from the West German embassy balcony in Prague, granting escaping East Germans free passage to the West. This moment was crucial in the lead-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.
  • Genscher's Speech Enabling East German Exodus On September 30, 1989, West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher delivered a historic speech from the West German embassy balcony in Prague, granting escaping East Germans free passage to the West. This moment was crucial in the lead-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.
  • Monday Demonstrations in Leipzig On September 4, 1989, the first of the historic Monday demonstrations began at St. Nicholas's Church in Leipzig, East Germany. These peaceful protests were a pivotal moment in the collapse of the East German communist regime, symbolizing growing public demand for political reforms and eventual German reunification.
  • Monday Demonstrations in Leipzig On September 4, 1989, the first of the historic Monday demonstrations began at St. Nicholas's Church in Leipzig, East Germany. These peaceful protests were a pivotal moment in the collapse of the East German communist regime, symbolizing growing public demand for political reforms and eventual German reunification.
  • Monday Demonstrations in Leipzig On September 4, 1989, the first of the historic Monday demonstrations began at St. Nicholas's Church in Leipzig, East Germany. These peaceful protests were a pivotal moment in the collapse of the East German communist regime, symbolizing growing public demand for political reforms and eventual German reunification.
  • Hurricane Hugo Devastates Charleston Hurricane Hugo made landfall in Charleston, South Carolina on September 17, 1989, causing widespread destruction and claiming 85 lives. The Category 4 hurricane was one of the most destructive storms of the 1980s, causing billions in damage and significantly impacting the southeastern United States.
  • Hurricane Hugo Devastates Charleston Hurricane Hugo made landfall in Charleston, South Carolina on September 17, 1989, causing widespread destruction and claiming 85 lives. The Category 4 hurricane was one of the most destructive storms of the 1980s, causing billions in damage and significantly impacting the southeastern United States.
  • Hurricane Hugo Devastates Charleston Hurricane Hugo made landfall in Charleston, South Carolina on September 17, 1989, causing widespread destruction and claiming 85 lives. The Category 4 hurricane was one of the most destructive storms of the 1980s, causing billions in damage and significantly impacting the southeastern United States.
  • Soviet Call for Chemical Weapons Destruction Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze called for the total destruction of Soviet and U.S. chemical weapons on September 26, 1989. This landmark statement was a significant diplomatic move during the late Cold War period, signaling a potential reduction in global military tensions.
  • Soviet Call for Chemical Weapons Destruction Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze called for the total destruction of Soviet and U.S. chemical weapons on September 26, 1989. This landmark statement was a significant diplomatic move during the late Cold War period, signaling a potential reduction in global military tensions.
  • Soviet Call for Chemical Weapons Destruction Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze called for the total destruction of Soviet and U.S. chemical weapons on September 26, 1989. This landmark statement was a significant diplomatic move during the late Cold War period, signaling a potential reduction in global military tensions.
  • Iljushin-62 Crash in Havana On September 3, 1989, an Iljushin-62 aircraft crashed into a residential area of Havana, Cuba, resulting in a catastrophic loss of 170 lives. The tragic accident highlighted the significant risks associated with aviation in densely populated urban areas.
  • Iljushin-62 Crash in Havana On September 3, 1989, an Iljushin-62 aircraft crashed into a residential area of Havana, Cuba, resulting in a catastrophic loss of 170 lives. The tragic accident highlighted the significant risks associated with aviation in densely populated urban areas.
  • Iljushin-62 Crash in Havana On September 3, 1989, an Iljushin-62 aircraft crashed into a residential area of Havana, Cuba, resulting in a catastrophic loss of 170 lives. The tragic accident highlighted the significant risks associated with aviation in densely populated urban areas.
  • 'Into the Woods' Broadway Closing Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed musical 'Into the Woods' concluded its successful Broadway run at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City after 764 performances, having won 3 Tony Awards. The musical, known for its innovative reimagining of fairy tales, solidified Sondheim's reputation as a theatrical innovator.
  • 'Into the Woods' Broadway Closing Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed musical 'Into the Woods' concluded its successful Broadway run at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City after 764 performances, having won 3 Tony Awards. The musical, known for its innovative reimagining of fairy tales, solidified Sondheim's reputation as a theatrical innovator.
  • 'Into the Woods' Broadway Closing Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed musical 'Into the Woods' concluded its successful Broadway run at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City after 764 performances, having won 3 Tony Awards. The musical, known for its innovative reimagining of fairy tales, solidified Sondheim's reputation as a theatrical innovator.

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

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What day of the week was September 28, 1989?


September 28, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 271st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1989 can also be written as 9/28/1989 in the US and as 28/9/1989 in UK and Europe.

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


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September 28, 1989: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 28, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1989 was Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

  1. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  2. - Heaven youtube
  3. - If I Could Turn Back Time youtube
  4. - Cherish youtube
  5. - Miss You Much youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1989 was That's What I Like by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

  1. - That's What I Like youtube
  2. - Ride On Time youtube
  3. - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You youtube
  4. - Pump Up The Jam youtube
  5. - If Only I Could youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1989 was Can't Get Over You by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

  1. - Can't Get Over You
  2. - Put Your Mouth On Me
  3. - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
  4. - Don't Make Me Over
  5. - Heat Of The Moment
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September 28, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 28, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1989.

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How old is someone born on September 28, 1989?


Someone born on September 28, 1989 is:

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