Your place in the Universe on 1989
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1989 (MCMLXXXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1989th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1989 a year special to you? Discover what 1989 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1989, 1989 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1989, how old is someone born in 1989 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1989.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1989 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1989 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1989
- Who was the U.S. President in 1989?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1989?
- Who was the Pope in 1989?
- 1989: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1989?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1989?
- What was the most popular movie in 1989?
- What was the best selling book in 1989?
- How old is someone born in 1989?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1989?
What was 1989 known for ?
- In 1989, the Western world watched as George HW Bush received the presidential torch from Ronald Reagan. At the time the former took office, the world had reached population of roughly 5.2 billion.
- Amongst a sea of babies named Mike and Jessica, the world welcomed famous people like Chris Brown, Daniel Radcliffe, and Taylor Swift. On the other hand, some well-known people passed from this earth. Included amongst their numbers were Salvador Dali, Hirohito (the Emperor of Japan), Ted Bundy, Lucille Ball, and Bette Davis.
- John Grisham kept millions on the edge of their seats, and himself on the top of the best-selling list, with the premiere of A Time to Kill. Meanwhile, at the movies, Batman and Dead Poets Society smashed box office records. Power through the rest of this write-up to discover how 1979 helped preserve peace, permanently changed our ocean’s landscape, and opened the world of advertising to Spanish-speaking people all across the globe.
- Some notable things happened for the first time in 1989. A heterosexual couple reported their contracting of AIDs. The world’s first Spanish commercial was aired on American television and the first stamp dedicated to gay and lesbian Americans was unveiled. The former communist country, the USSR, happened to see free elections for the first time in decades. Lastly, this year saw the day the USA tested its first stealth bomber.
- Two key tragedies across the world set 1989 apart: the massacre at Tiananmen Square and the horrific environmental-catastrophe that was the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. To end this paragraph on a positive note, 1989 also saw 140 countries band together to eliminate the use of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange and Mustard Gas. On 9 November 1989 in addition the Berlin wall collapsed.
- For anyone who loves Batman, and shakes their fists at the massacre at Tiananmen Square, the year 1989 should be jotted down as a noteworthy one.
- The world population in 1989 was 5,237,441,558 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 43.0% of the total population, which is roughly 2.3 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1989 was an increase of +92.1 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.79% over the previous year.The average population density in 1989 was 22 persons per square mile (or 35 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1989
Who was the U.S. President in 1989?
In 1989, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was President of the United States until January 20, 1989; on January 20, 1989, George H. W. Bush (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1989?
In 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). During her premiership, she pursued free-market reforms, privatization, and was known for her firm leadership during the Falklands War.
Who was the Pope in 1989?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1989 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
1989: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Mikhail Gorbachev
In 1989, Mikhail Gorbachev was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Acknowledged as "Man of the Decade". Gorbachev, as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (Soviet leader), oversaw 1989's first free Soviet elections before the fragmentation of the Eastern Bloc.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1989?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1989, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Don't Wanna Lose You by Gloria Estefan
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1989?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1989, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Girl I'm Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli
What was the most popular movie in 1989?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Francesco by Liliana Cavani
What was the best selling book in 1989?
How old is someone born in 1989?
Someone born in 1989 is 36 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1989?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1989 was the Year of the Snake.
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