What happened on Monday July 31, 1989?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1989:

• Nintendo Game Boy Launch Nintendo released the Game Boy, a revolutionary portable video game system that transformed personal entertainment. The device, compact and battery-efficient, came bundled with Tetris, a puzzle game that became a global phenomenon. This launch marked a pivotal moment in handheld gaming technology, making video games accessible and portable for millions of users worldwide.
• UN Security Council Resolution 638 on Hostage Crisis The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 638 in response to the tragic murder of U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William R. Higgins by Hezbollah in Lebanon. The resolution strongly condemned the practice of taking hostages during conflicts, representing an international diplomatic effort to protect individuals in volatile regions and establish clearer humanitarian standards.
• Frank Viola Trade to New York Mets The Minnesota Twins traded American League Cy Young Award winner Frank Viola to the New York Mets, a significant player transfer in Major League Baseball that would impact both teams' pitching strategies for the upcoming seasons.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1989

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1989

July 31, 1989 was a Monday and it was the 212th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1989 can also be written as 7/31/1989 in the US and as 31/7/1989 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1989 in July 1989 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1989:

• Zelda Williams

  Zelda Williams is an actress and daughter of the late comedian Robin Williams, known for her acting and advocacy work.

• Alexis Knapp

  Alexis Knapp is an American actress known for her roles in comedy films like 'Pitch Perfect' and 'Project X'.

• Victoria Azarenka

  Victoria Azarenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player who has won two Grand Slam singles titles and reached the world No.

• Jessica Williams

  Jessica Williams is an American comedian, actress, and correspondent known for her work on 'The Daily Show' and various comedy projects.

• Sofia Pernas
• Alina F'odorova
• Vedran Jugović
• Ulrich Kapolongo
• Dániel Ligeti
• Tara Mueller
• Kevin Nemia
• Johanna Omolo
• Marc Pedersen
• Victor Sköld
• Aljamain Sterling
• Christoffer Sundgren
• Maurice Sutton

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1989:

• Piero Guelfi

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1989 was Batdance by Prince, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Prince - Batdance
2. Bobby Brown - On Our Own
3. Love and Rockets - So Alive
4. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1989 was Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
2. Kylie Minogue - Wouldn't Change A Thing
3. Lil' Louis - French Kiss
4. Alice Cooper - Poison
5. Martika - Toy Soldiers

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1989 was On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II") by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Bobby Brown - On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")
2. Prince - Batdance (From "Batman")
3. Kool Moe Dee - They Want Money
4. Stephanie Mills - Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel)
5. The System - Midnight Special

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:26 am and setting at 08:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1989

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Someone born on July 31, 1989 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 14 days old,

or 1867 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13071 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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