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August 28, 1989

August 28, 1989, was a Monday. It was 35 years, 2 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 28, 1989, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul
  • United Kingdom: "Swing The Mood" by Jive Bunny & Mastermixers

The music charts on August 28, 1989

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
  • Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul
  • Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block
  • Don't Wanna Lose You - Gloria Estefan
  • On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II") - Bobby Brown
Play the top songs from 1989
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1989. Take a trip back to the days of Tina Turner, the Bangles, Guns N' Roses and Fine Young Cannibals.
Parenthood

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Parenthood".

Facts

This date was 12,871 days ago. Approximately 429 months have passed. It was the 240th day of 1989, in week 35. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 35 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 143 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 28, 1989

Let's go back to the eighties.

It is Monday, August 28, 1989. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 1989 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul is at the top of the singles charts, while "Swing The Mood" by Jive Bunny & Mastermixers is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Parenthood is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing sweater dresses, short skirts, small shoulder pads, animal print, long full wool coats, and bulky sweaters. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, sweatshirts, Nike Air Jordan shoes, and denim.

It's 1989, so the airwaves are being dominated by music artists such as Madonna, The Bangles, Phil Collins, Roxette, Milli Vanilli and The B-52s. Nintendo has just released a handheld game console called the Game Boy. The Sega Genesis games console has just been released.

Baseball player Pete Rose has just agreed to a lifetime ban following allegations that he gambled on games. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Bette Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Roald Dahl would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Night Court", "The Cosby Show", and "Matlock".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Paperboy", "Super Mario Bros. 3", "Mega Man 2", and "SimCity". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Care Bears", "Fireman Sam", "Roseanne", and "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers". Popular toys at the moment include Operation, Cabbage Patch Kids, My Little Pony (figures), and Micro Machines.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 28, 1989, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1989 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 28, 1989 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 28, 1989.

  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video game consoles. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.
  • The MicroTAC 9800x.

    The MicroTAC 9800x

    Motorola released the MicroTAC 9800x on April 25th, 1989. This is considered by many to be the first truly portable phone.
  • 1989 in music.

    1989 in music

    Popular music artists in 1989 included Def Leppard, Paula Abdul, Bon Jovi, Tone Lōc, Debbie Gibson, Milli Vanilli, Rod Stewart, Roxette, The Bangles, Fine Young Cannibals, Madonna, Jody Watley, Donny Osmond, Bette Midler, Simply Red, Martika, Love and Rockets, Gloria Estefan, New Kids on the Block, Cher, Janet Jackson, Bad English, Billy Joel, Phil Collins and Soul II Soul.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1989?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1989?

    In 1989, the best NBA players were Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Akeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Tom Chambers, Chris Mullin, Patrick Ewing, John Stockton, Kevin Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, Terry Cummings, Robert Parish, Dale Ellis and Mark Price.
  • 1989 in movies.

    1989 in movies

    Movies released in 1989 included Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Batman, Back to the Future Part II, Look Who's Talking, Dead Poets Society, Lethal Weapon 2, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Ghostbusters II, The Little Mermaid, Uncle Buck and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 1989, the best soccer players were Marco van Basten, Franco Baresi, Diego Maradona, Frank Rijkaard, Lothar Matthäus, Peter Shilton, Dragan Stojković, Ruud Gullit, Gheorghe Hagi and Jürgen Klinsmann.
  • Driving Miss Daisy.

    Driving Miss Daisy

    "Driving Miss Daisy" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1989.
  • Mikhail Gorbachev.

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev was named Time Person of the Year in 1989 after overseeing the Soviet Union's first free elections.
  • Bette Midler - "Wind Beneath My Wings"

    Bette Midler - "Wind Beneath My Wings"

    "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler won a Grammy for 1989's Song of the Year.
  • The Scrunchie is becoming fashionable.

    The Scrunchie is becoming fashionable

    A new elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" became fashionable in the late 1980s.
  • Late 1980s fashion.

    Late 1980s fashion

    The mini skirt became extremely popular. Shoulder pads became increasingly smaller. Popular clothing included reversible inside-out coats, bright-colored shoes with thin heels, berets, lacy gloves, rugby sweatshirts, sweater dresses, jumpsuits, capri leggings, bike shorts, and skirts worn with leggings. Colors included neon hues, plum, gold, and bright wines.
  • People are buying waterbeds.

    People are buying waterbeds

    Waterbeds became a huge fad during the late 1980s. Although they were invented in the 1970s, they didn't reach their heyday until the 1980s. In 1986 and 1987, nearly a quarter of all beds sold were filled with water.
  • VCRs have become a common household item.

    VCRs have become a common household item

    VCRs became a common household item in the mid-1980s. By that stage, prices had started to drop. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System.

    The Nintendo Entertainment System

    During the second half of the 1980s, the Nintendo Entertainment System became one of the most popular video game consoles in the world. Releases for the NES included Duck Hunt, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros.
  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 28, 1989.

  • July 31, 1989:
    • The first Game Boy is released in North America.
    • The game "Super Mario Land" is released in North America.
  • August 7, 1989: 15 people, including US Congressman Mickey Leland, die in a plane crash in Gambela, Ethiopia.
  • August 9, 1989: The Abyss (1989) is released in cinemas.
  • August 14, 1989: The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive is released.
  • August 15, 1989: 34 people are killed after China Eastern Airlines Flight 5510 crashes near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
  • August 16, 1989:
    • Uncle Buck (1989) is released in cinemas.
    • A solar flare from the Sun creates a geomagnetic storm that effects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on Toronto's stock market.
  • August 18, 1989: Colombian politician Luis Carlos Galan is assassinated by drug cartels.
  • August 20, 1989:
    • Infamous murder case: Lyle and Erik Menendez shoot their wealthy parents to death.
    • 51 people die after the pleasure steamer "Marchioness" sinks in the River Thames in London.
  • August 22, 1989: Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton is shot and killed in Los Angeles, California.
  • August 24, 1989: Former professional baseball player and manager Pete Rose is banned for life amidst accusations that he gambled on baseball games.
  • August 25, 1989: 54 people are presumed dead after Pakistan International Airlines Flight 404 goes missing over the Himalaya Mountains.
  • This date: August 28, 1989
  • September 3, 1989: 126 people die after Cubana de Aviación Flight 9046 crashes following takeoff at José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba.
  • September 6, 1989:
    • "This Note's for You" by Neil Young wins Video of the Year at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • A police computer error leads to thousands of Paris residents being accused of manslaughter and procuring prostitution.
  • September 8, 1989: Kickboxer (1989), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, is released in movie theaters.
  • September 14, 1989:
    • Soccer: West Ham midfielder Paul Ince joins Manchester United.
    • Joseph Wesbecker shoots eight people dead at his former workplace in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • September 19, 1989:
    • 170 passengers and crew are killed when a bomb detonates on UTA Flight 772.
    • The medical drama "Doogie Howser, M.D." begins airing on ABC.
  • September 20, 1989: Serial killer Richard Ramirez is found guilty of 13 murders.
  • September 22, 1989:
    • The first episode of "Baywatch" is aired.
    • 11 British soldiers are killed after the IRA sets off a bomb at the Royal Marines School of Music building in Deal, England.
  • September 24, 1989: Golf: Europe wins the 1989 Ryder Cup at the The Belfry in Wishaw, England.

Late 1980s fashion

Photographs of late 1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 1980s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1989

In August 1989, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from August 1989.

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Roseanne
Roseanne
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Full House
Full House
My Two Dads
My Two Dads
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock
MacGyver
MacGyver

Cars in 1989

1989 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Lumina, the Citroën XM, the Ford Fiesta (third generation), the Dodge Spirit, the Eagle Talon, and the Lexus ES.

Cars in 1989.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on August 28, 1989

If you were a kid on August 28, 1989, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Hey Dude
Hey Dude
Babar
Babar

Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Noozles
Noozles
Roseanne
Roseanne
Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Denver, the Last Dinosaur
Denver, the Last Dinosaur
Count Duckula
Count Duckula
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1989

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Koosh Ball
Koosh Ball
Boglins (hand puppets)
Boglins (hand puppets)
Jenga
Jenga
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Popples
Popples
Laser Tag
Laser Tag
The Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System
Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 1989.

Super Mario Land 1989
Super Mario Land
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Mega Man 2 1988
Mega Man 2
RoboCop 1988
RoboCop
Super Mario Bros. 3 1988
Super Mario Bros. 3
Gain Ground 1988
Gain Ground
Altered Beast 1988
Altered Beast
Maniac Mansion
 1987
Maniac Mansion
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar 1985
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
Tetris 1984
Tetris
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on August 28, 1989?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1989.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 28, 1995, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 28.

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Actress Deceased
Born on August 28, 1929
She turned 60 on this day in 1989.

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Actor
Born on August 28, 1940
He turned 49 on this day in 1989.

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Actor
Born on August 28, 1956
He turned 33 on this day in 1989.

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Actor
Born on August 28, 1957
He turned 32 on this day in 1989.

Shania Twain

Shania Twain

Singer
Born on August 28, 1965
She turned 24 on this day in 1989.

Jack Black

Jack Black

Actor
Born on August 28, 1969
He turned 20 on this day in 1989.

Florence Welch

Florence Welch

Singer
Born on August 28, 1986
She turned 3 on this day in 1989.

Kyle Massey

Kyle Massey

Actor
Born on August 28, 1991
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Junior Malanda

Junior Malanda

Belgian soccer player Deceased
Born on August 28, 1994
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 28:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on August 28, 1989.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 28, 1989 was most likely conceived around December 5, 1988.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 28, 1989 is close to May 21, 1990.

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Stats for August 28, 1989

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 28, 1989:

  • 12,871 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,838 weeks have passed.
  • 1,112,058,000 seconds have passed since August 28, 1989.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,297,401,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 573,821,928,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 185,343,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 95,636,988 steps. That's roughly 42,505 miles.
  • 13,344,696 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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