Sunday October 29, 1989
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It was Sunday, under the sign of Scorpio (see planets position on October 29, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Alexander Kirk and Primož Roglič.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Miss You Much by Janet Jackson.
In UK Ride On Time by Black Box was in the top 5 hits.
Bride of Re-Animator, directed by Brian Yuzna, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Sweet Life.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Austerlitz or Budokan: The Martial Spirit.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 29 October 1989 ?
Holidays:
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
- St. Maximillian
- St. Donatus of Corfu
- St. Anne
- St. Abraham of Rostov
- R.C. Saints - October 29th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem, Diwali in 1989.
- Douai Martyrs
- St. Elfleda
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
Famous Birthdays:
- Alexander Kirk: Instagram Star.
- Primož Roglič: Slovenian ski jumper and cyclist.
Facts:
- Colleen Walker wins LPGA Nichirei Golf International
- New York City MTA opens 63rd street extension to subway
- Ozzie Newsome ends NFL streak of 150 consecutive game receptions
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1989?
- LIFE: 101 Things Worth Saving
- Time: Ruby shooting Oswald; Hindenburg; Rita Hayworth; Neil Armstrong on the moon; VJ Day; Graham Jackson
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9195
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1989
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 1989 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Janet Jackson - Miss You Much
- Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love
- Roxette - Listen To Your Heart
- New Kids On The Block - Cover Girl
- Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator
- Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood
- Babyface - It's No Crime
- Young M.C. - Bust A Move
- Bad English - When I See You Smile
- Bobby Brown - Rock Wit'cha
Top #10 R&B songs
- Regina Belle - Baby Come To Me
- Janet Jackson - Miss You Much
- Surface - You Are My Everything
- Bobby Brown - Rock Wit'cha
- Prince - Partyman
- Rhonda Clark - State Of Attraction
- Christopher Williams - Talk To Myself
- Jermaine Jackson - Don't Take It Personal
- Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
- Young M.C. - Bust A Move
Top #10 Latin songs
- Fria como el viento - Luis Miguel
- Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha - Chayanne
- Gloria Estefan - Si voy a perderte
- Lucerito - Cuentame
- A donde vayas - Los Bukis
- Por Ti - Yolandita Monge
- Franco de Vita - Luis
- Aunque mal paguen ellas - Roberto Carlos/Vicente Fernandez
- Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti - Los Bukis
- El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Dyango
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Black Box - Ride On Time
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - That's What I Like
- Technotronic featuring Felly - Pump Up The Jam
- Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
- Street Tuff - Rebel MC & Double Trouble
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Pillars of the Earth
View our Ken Follett feature page. Learn more about The Pillars of the Earth miniseries on Starz. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, this historical epic—a twelfth-century tale of the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral—stunned readers and critics ...
More infoLove'S Executioner
The collection of ten absorbing tales by master psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom uncovers the mysteries, frustrations, pathos, and humor at the heart of the therapeutic encounter.
More infoSome Can Whistle
"Mr. Deck, are you my stinkin' Daddy?" In a furious phone call from T.R., the daughter he's never met, Danny Deck gets the jolt of his life.
More infoSilent Partner
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER At a party for a controversial Los Angeles sex therapist, Alex Delaware encounters a face from his own past—Sharon Ransom, an exquisite, alluring lover who left
More infoVideogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?

Dragon Spirit: The New Legend

Austerlitz

Dragons of Flame

Budokan: The Martial Spirit
