What happened on Sunday December 24, 1989?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1989:

• First Liberian Civil War Begins Charles Taylor launches a military campaign with the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), entering the country to overthrow President Samuel Doe, which triggers a devastating civil conflict that would last for years and dramatically reshape Liberian politics and society.
• Noriega Seeks Asylum at Vatican Embassy Manuel Noriega, Panama's dictatorial leader, seeks diplomatic refuge at the Vatican embassy during a period of significant political turmoil in Panama, likely in response to the U.S. military intervention known as Operation Just Cause.

Events in 1989

December 24, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1989

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1989

December 24, 1989: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - San Francisco 49ers : 0 - 26
• Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 16 - 19
• Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons : 31 - 24
• Green Bay Packers - Dallas Cowboys : 20 - 10
• Kansas City Chiefs - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24

December 24, 1989 was a Sunday and it was the 358th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1989 can also be written as 12/24/1989 in the US and as 24/12/1989 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1989 in December 1989 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 1989:

• Daniele Moruzzi

Famous people who died in 1989

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1989 was Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
2. Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much
3. Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
4. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
5. Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart

December 24, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1989 was Especially For You by Kylie & Jason, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
2. New Kids On The Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff)
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville - Don't Know Much
5. Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Let's Party

December 24, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1989 was All Of My Love by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. The Gap Band - All Of My Love
2. Babyface - Tender Lover
3. Miki Howard - Ain't Nuthin' In The World
4. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation
5. By All Means - Let's Get It On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1989 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 02:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1990.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1989

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Someone born on December 24, 1989 is:

35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 13 days old,

or 1845 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12918 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1989?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1989.

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