What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1989?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1989:

• Death of Abbie Hoffman Abbie Hoffman, a prominent political activist and co-founder of the Youth International Party, passed away on April 12, 1989. His contributions to social movements and counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s left a lasting impact on American society. source: nytimes.com
• Eastern Airlines purchase deal collapses On April 12, 1989, a deal for the purchase of Eastern Airlines collapsed, leading to significant implications for the airline industry. The failure of the acquisition raised concerns about Eastern's financial stability and future operations. source: nytimes.com
• Sugar Ray Robinson dies at 67 Sugar Ray Robinson, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, died on April 12, 1989, at the age of 67. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease and diabetes in his later years. source: washingtonpost.com
• Third Soul Train Music Awards The Third Soul Train Music Awards took place, with Anita Baker emerging as a notable winner, highlighting the significance of African American music and entertainment in the late 1980s.
• Canadian Lottery Jackpot Shared In a remarkable lottery event, four Canadian lottery players shared a substantial CDN$14.2 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot, demonstrating the life-changing potential of lottery winnings.
• Death of Gerald Flood, British Actor Gerald Flood, a notable British actor who had a significant career in theater and television, passed away. Born in 1927, Flood was known for his versatile performances across various media.

Events in 1989

April 12, 1989: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 12, 1989 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1989 can also be written as 4/12/1989 in the US and as 12/4/1989 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on April 12, 1989:

• Kaitlyn Weaver

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Famous people died on April 12, 1989:

• Sugar Ray Robinson

  Sugar Ray Robinson was an American professional boxer considered by many to be the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in boxing history. Renowned for his outstanding combination of speed, power, and skill, he became a world champion in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. His flamboyant lifestyle and charisma made him a significant figure in American culture during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• Abbie Hoffman

  Prominent American political activist and counterculture icon of the 1960s who co-founded the Yippie movement, known for theatrical...

• Antonio Porta
• Stojan Brajša

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Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1989 was She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy
2. Roxette - The Look
3. Madonna - Like A Prayer
4. Bangles - Eternal Flame
5. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. The Bangles - Eternal Flame
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer
3. Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
5. Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care

April 12, 1989: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1989 was Every Little Step by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

1. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
2. Karyn White - Love Saw It
3. Ashford & Simpson - I'll Be There For You
4. Cherrelle - Affair
5. New Edition - Crucial

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1989: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1989 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1989 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1989 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1989 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1989.

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Someone born on April 12, 1989 is:

37 years 1 month old,

or 445 months and 12 days old,

or 1936 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1989?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 12th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1989?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1989.

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