What happened on Wednesday March 29, 1989?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1989:

• NATO 40th Anniversary NATO celebrates its 40th anniversary in Brussels, Belgium, marking four decades of collective defense and geopolitical cooperation during the late Cold War period.
• I.M. Pei's Louvre Pyramid Opens The iconic glass and metal pyramidal entrance designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei is inaugurated at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, marking a revolutionary moment in museum architecture and cultural design.
• Michael Milken Indictment Financial titan Michael Milken, known as the 'junk bond king', is indicted in New York on racketeering charges, marking a significant moment in 1980s financial regulation and corporate ethics.
• Namibian Conflict Erupts Despite a planned cease-fire under UN Security Council Resolution 435, fighting breaks out between SWAPO guerillas and South West African Police in Namibia, resulting in nearly 300 deaths by April 6.
• First Private Commercial Rocket Test Flight A milestone in commercial space exploration as the first US private commercial rocket conducts a suborbital test flight in New Mexico, signaling the emerging era of private space ventures.
• Poll Tax Introduced in Scotland Margaret Thatcher's controversial local government tax, known as the Poll Tax, is implemented in Scotland, sparking significant political and social unrest.
• Soviet Hockey Players Allowed in NHL A historic moment in international sports diplomacy as the Soviet Union permits its hockey players to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), breaking down Cold War-era barriers in professional sports.
• Haiti Coup Attempt A failed coup attempt against Haitian President Prosper Avril leads to a tense standoff between mutinous troops and the government, ultimately ending with government control restored on April 10.
• Kentucky Tornado Devastation An F2 tornado strikes Grayson County, Kentucky, causing extensive damage by destroying four homes, six mobile homes, a church, five barns, and 12 other buildings across a 7-mile path.
• Golden Raspberry Awards The 9th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) recognize 'Cocktail' as the worst film of the year, highlighting Hollywood's less celebrated cinematic moments.

Events in 1989

March 29, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1989

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1989

March 29, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 88th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1989 can also be written as 3/29/1989 in the US and as 29/3/1989 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1989 in March 1989 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1989:

• Grace Neutral

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1989:

• Bernard Blier

  Bernard Blier was a renowned French actor known for his distinctive roles in French cinema.

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on March 29th

March 29, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1989 was Eternal Flame by Bangles, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
3. Roxette - The Look
4. Rod Stewart - My Heart Can't Tell You No
5. Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years

March 29, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
5. Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care

March 29, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 29, 1989 was Lucky Charm by The Boys, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

1. The Boys - Lucky Charm
2. James "J.T." Taylor & Regina Belle - All I Want Is Forever (From "Tap")
3. Today - Girl I Got My Eyes On You
4. Jonathan Butler - More Than Friends
5. Ashford & Simpson - I'll Be There For You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 29, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 29, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1989 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 29, 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 March 29, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 10:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1989

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Someone born on March 29, 1989 is:

36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 14 days old,

or 1884 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13194 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 29, 1989?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 29, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 29, 1989.

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