What happened on Thursday August 31, 1989?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1989:

• Libya and Chad Resolve Territorial Dispute Following the prolonged Chadian–Libyan conflict (1978-1987), representatives from Libya and Chad agreed to submit the ownership dispute of the Aouzou Strip to the International Court of Justice, signaling a diplomatic resolution to a long-standing territorial conflict.
• Aeromexico Flight Disaster over Los Angeles An Aeromexico DC-9 aircraft crashed in Los Angeles, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 82 lives. The mid-air collision was a significant aviation disaster that highlighted air traffic safety concerns of the late 1980s.
• Major Sports Collusion Ruling Arbitrator T. Roberts issued a landmark ruling ordering sports team owners to pay $105 million for collusion, likely related to labor practices in professional sports, marking a significant moment in sports labor relations.

Events in 1989

August 31, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1989

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1989

August 31, 1989 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1989 can also be written as 8/31/1989 in the US and as 31/8/1989 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1989 in August 1989 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1989:

• Bebe Rexha

  Popular American singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Meant to Be' and 'I'm a Mess', who has collaborated with numerous top artists.

• Shin Hye-sun

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1989:

• Michele Cascella

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1989 was Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
2. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
3. New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
4. Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
5. The Jeff Healey Band - Angel Eyes

August 31, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1989 was Ride On Time by Black Box, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Black Box - Ride On Time
2. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
3. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
4. Jason Donovan - Every Day (I Love You More)
5. Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love

August 31, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1989 was It's No Crime by Babyface, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Babyface - It's No Crime
2. Teddy Riley Featuring Guy - My Fantasy (From "Do The Right Thing")
3. The Isley Brothers - Spend The Night (Ce Soir)
4. Eric Gable - Remember (The First Time)
5. Sharon Bryant - Let Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1989 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:40 am and setting at 07:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1989

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Someone born on August 31, 1989 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 5 days old,

or 1866 weeks

or 13062 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1989?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1989.

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