Tuesday February 21, 1989: on this day
About February 21st, 1989, in brief:
- Historical events: US capture record 820 lbs of heroin ($1 B street value)[dup]
- Day of the week: February 21st, 1989 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Alan Rickman, Jordan Peele
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Straight Up by Paula Abdul
- #1 UK song: Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney
- Popular movie: Scandal directed by Michael Caton-Jones
More about February 21st, 1989? See below for more news and curiosities on February 21st, 1989.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 21, 1989?
- February 21, 1989: What happened on that day?
- February 21, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 21, 1989?
- How old is someone born on February 21, 1989?
- February 21, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
- February 21, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 21, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 21, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 21, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 21, 1989?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1989?
- Who was the Pope on February 21, 1989?
- Back in 1989
What day of the week was February 21, 1989?
February 21, 1989 was a Tuesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 1989 can also be written as 2/21/1989 in the US and as 21/2/1989 in UK and Europe.
February 21, 1989: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 21, 1989:
- Us capture record 820 lbs of heroin ($1 b street value)[dup]
- Pete rose meets with commissioner ueberroth to discuss his gambling.
- Us bust chinese heroin ring, capture record 820 pounds heroin ($1 billion street value).
February 21, 1989: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 21, 1989: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1989 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 21, 1989: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 1989 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:50 pm and setting at 07:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1989.
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Who was born on February 21, 1989?
Famous people born on February 21, 1989:
![Scout Taylor-Compton]()
Scout Taylor-ComptonAmerican actress best known for her role in the horror film 'Halloween'.
![Corbin Bleu]()
Corbin BleuAmerican actor, model, dancer, film producer and singer-songwriter.
- Dimetri McCamey
Professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Jem Karacan
Turkish professional footballer who has played for various clubs in England.
- Clement Desalle
Belgian motocross racer known for his success in the MXGP World Championship.
- Kristin Herrera
Soap opera actress.
- Josh Walker
English footballer.
- Liad Elmaliach
- Pierre Kanstrup
- Aleksandr Kolomejcev
- Pablo Martinez
- Sebastián Charquero
- Roman Bezjak
- Paul Jatta
- Ike Opara
- Anastasija Bratčikova
Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:
![Alan Rickman]()
Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
![Jordan Peele]()
Jordan PeeleJordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...
![Jennifer Love Hewitt]()
Jennifer Love HewittJennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...
![Ellen Page]()
Ellen PageEllen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.
![Ashley Greene]()
Ashley GreeneAshley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Mélanie Laurent]()
Mélanie LaurentFrench actress, director, singer, and writer.
![Christine Ebersole]()
Christine EbersoleTony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.
![Kelsey Grammer]()
Kelsey GrammerAmerican actor.
![William Baldwin]()
William BaldwinAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
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How old is someone born on February 21, 1989?
Someone born on February 21, 1989 is:
35 years 3 months old,
or 423 months and 23 days old,
or 1842 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12896 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1989?
There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1989?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 21, 1989.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 21, 1989: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 21, 1989:
- Hattye Moen
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Alwin Kettler
German physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Alex Thepot
French footballer (born 1906).
What famous deaths happened on February 21st?
Famous deaths on February 21st:
![Peter Tork]()
Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![Ina Claire]()
Ina ClaireStage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.
![Louis Hayward]()
Louis HaywardJohannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).
- Malcolm X
American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.
- Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...
- Cherica Easton
Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.
- Malik El Shabazz
Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.
- Fredderick Banting
Co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.
- Herberta Lackner
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
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February 21, 1989: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 21, 1989:
- Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
- International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).
Saints celebrated on February 21, 1989:
- Saint Pepin of Landen
- Saint Randoald
February 21, 1989: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 1989 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1989 was Straight Up by Paula Abdul, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paula Abdul - Straight Up
- Debbie Gibson - Lost In Your Eyes
- Tone Loc - Wild Thing
- Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me
- Bon Jovi - Born To Be My Baby
February 21, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1989 was Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 21, 1989: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart
- Simple Minds - Belfast Child
- Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
- Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
- Holly Johnson - Love Train
February 21, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1989 was Dreamin' by Vanessa Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 21, 1989: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Vanessa Williams - Dreamin'
- Anita Baker - Just Because
- Al Jarreau - So Good
- Tone-Loc - Wild Thing
- Paula Abdul - Straight Up
February 21, 1989: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 1989 was HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 21, 1989: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 21, 1989 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - HOMBRES AL BORDE DE UN ATAQUE DE CELOS
- Isabel Pantoja - Asi Fue
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Chayanne - Tu Pirata Soy Yo
- Braulio - UN TIEMPO PARA NOSOTROS
February 21, 1989: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 21, 1989 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Hard Time on Planet Earth
Release year: 1989
Country: United States of America
February 21, 1989: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 21, 1989 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Midnight
By: Dean R. Koontz
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Spy Hook
By: Len Deighton
Working
French Kiss
By: Eric Van Lustbader
This story of passion, written by the author of "The Ninja", The Miko and "Jian", brings together East and Western in search of the mythical Prey Dauw - a story of violent passion.
The First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns of August. With this insightful, brilliant narrative about the Revolutionary War, she turns her sights homeward.
The Fortune
By: Michael Korda
Alexa Walden, 24 years old, secretly married Arthur Bannerman 64 years ago. After Arthur Bannerman's death, Alexa is tainted by scandal and placed against the wealthy and privileged New Yorkers
February 21, 1989: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 21, 1989 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crime Fighters
At The Carnival
Cosmic Wars
Blazing Lazers
Hellfire
Who was the US President on February 21, 1989?
On February 21, 1989 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1989?
On February 21, 1989 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 21, 1989?
On February 21, 1989 the Pope was St John Paul II.
Back in 1989
What is special about February 21st?
February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 21st, such as:
- 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
- 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
- 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.
What happened in 1989?
1989 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Princess Diane of England visits New York City
- Bill White named NL President; 1st black major-league sports head
- 5 cm of snow falls in outskirts of Los Angeles
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What was the calendar for February 1989?
February 1989 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
