Sunday December 31, 1989, NewYear’s Eve
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It was Sunday, under the sign of Capricorn (see planets position on December 31, 1989). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Andrew Taggart and Ryan Sheckler.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins.
Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989
while Foucault'S Pendulum by Umberto Eco was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Mr. Bean.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing ABC Monday Night Football or Break In.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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What the sky looked like on 31 December 1989
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 31 December 1989 ?
Holidays:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
Famous Birthdays:
- Andrew Taggart
- Ryan Sheckler: Athlete.
Facts:
- Me & My Girl closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 1420 performances
- Threepenny Opera closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 65 performances
- Actress Annabella Sciorra (Jungle Fever) weds Joe Petruzzi
- Fog Bowl: Heavy fog rolls in on Chicago Bears 20-12 victory over Philadelphia Eagles.
- Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets record with 598 wins in a year.
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Sport Games on 31 December 1989
NFL
American Football- Los Angeles Rams - Philadelphia Eagles : 21 - 7
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Houston Oilers : 26 - 23
Planetary positions on this day

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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1989?
- LIFE: Jane Pauley Says Goodbye
- Time: Tom Cruise. from .
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9205
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1989
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1989 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
- Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
- Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart
- Soul II Soul - Back To Life
- Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
- Cher - Just Like Jesse James
- New Kids On The Block - This One's For The Children
- Bon Jovi - Living In Sin
Top #10 R&B songs
- Babyface - Tender Lover
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
- I'll Be Good To You - Quincy Jones Featuring Ray Charles & Chaka Khan
- By All Means - Let's Get It On
- The Gap Band - All Of My Love
- Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul
- Regina Belle - Make It Like It Was
- Tyler Collins - Whatcha Gonna Do?
- All Nite - Entouch Featuring Keith Sweat
- Technotronic Featuring Felly - Pump Up The Jam
Top #10 Latin songs
- Emmanuel - La Chica De Humo
- Como Fui A Enamorarme De Ti - Los Bukis
- Isabel Pantoja - Se Me Enamora El Alma
- Si Me Vas A Olvidar - Roberto Carlos
- Daniela Romo - Quiero Amanecer Con Alguien
- La Cima Del Cielo - Ricardo Montaner
- No Digas No - Ana Gabriel
- El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Dyango
- Fuiste Un Trozo De Hielo En La Escarcha - Chayanne
- Demasiado Tarde - Marisela
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Foucault'S Pendulum
Bored with their work, three Milanese editors cook up "the Plan," a hoax that connects the medieval Knights Templar with other occult groups from ancient to modern times.
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Tracy Kidder -- the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine and the extraordinary national bestseller House -- spent nine months in Mrs.
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THIS BOOK IS NOT AUTOGRAPHED!!!! The controversial bestseller from Tom Clancy, the all-time master of the techno-thriller. CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan joins the war on drugs.
More infoOldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Allan Gurganus's Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All became an instant classic upon its publication. Critics and readers alike fell in love with the voice of ninety-nine-year-old Lucy Marsden, one of
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What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?