What happened on Wednesday May 31, 1989?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1989:

• Jim Wright Resigns as US House Speaker Jim Wright, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, resigned amid an ethics scandal, marking a significant moment in US political history.
• Dr. Charles A. Hufnagel, Artificial Heart Valve Pioneer, Dies Dr. Charles A. Hufnagel, a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon who made groundbreaking advancements in artificial heart valve technology, died at the age of 72. His work significantly improved cardiac surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
• Death of C.L.R. James, Renowned Cricket Writer C.L.R. James, a distinguished Trinidadian cricket writer, intellectual, and cultural critic, passed away. James was known for his significant contributions to sports writing, postcolonial theory, and Caribbean literature.
• First International Rock Awards The inaugural International Rock Awards ceremony was held, celebrating achievements in rock music and providing a platform for recognizing musical talent.
• Rambling with Gambling Reaches 20,000th Broadcast The popular radio program 'Rambling with Gambling' aired its 20,000th episode on WOR-AM, marking a significant milestone in radio broadcasting history.
• First Elvis Awards Presentation The first Elvis Awards were presented, likely honoring achievements related to rock and roll music and Elvis Presley's legacy.

Events in 1989

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1989

Newspapers from May. 31, 1989

May 31, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1989 can also be written as 5/31/1989 in the US and as 31/5/1989 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1989 in May 1989 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1989:

• Marco Reus

  Star German footballer who plays for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team, recognized for his exceptional technical skills and...

• Pablo Alborán

  Renowned Spanish pop singer known for his emotional ballads and successful music career in Latin America and Spain.

• Bas Dost
• Martin Kupper
• Roin Kvaskhvadze
• Justine Lupe
• Matheus Humberto Maximiano
• Tanner Mayes
• Nemanja Milunović
• Gianmarco Moschin
• Aishath Reesha
• Igor Pita
• Daniel Stenderup
• Murphy Troy
• Daniel Wass
• Sameehg Doutie
• Ioann Iarochevitch
• Claudio Innocenzi

Famous people born in 1989

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1989:

• C. L. R. James

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• Owen Lattimore

  American author and academic (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1989 was Rock On by Michael Damian, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Michael Damian - Rock On
2. Donny Osmond - Soldier Of Love
3. Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings
4. Guns N' Roses - Patience
5. New Kids On The Block - I'll Be Loving You (Forever)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1989 was Sealed With A Kiss by Jason Donovan, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Jason Donovan - Sealed With A Kiss
2. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
3. Cliff Richard - The Best Of Me
4. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
5. Sinitta - Right Back Where We Started From

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1989 was Miss You Like Crazy by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Natalie Cole - Miss You Like Crazy
2. Atlantic Starr - My First Love
3. De La Soul - Me Myself And I
4. Joyce "Fenderella" Irby - Mr. D.J.
5. Slick Rick - Children's Story

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1989

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Someone born on May 31, 1989 is:

36 years and 4 days old,

or 432 months and 4 days old,

or 1879 weeks

or 13153 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 31st 2026.

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

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

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