What happened this day in history May 4, 1989

What are the important events that happened on May 4, 1989? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 4, 1989: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 4, 1989 is the 124th day of the year 1989 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 241 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 21, 1989 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 10,170,720 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $101.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Snake is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 4, 1989 Historical Events

  • 1989
    Iran-Contra Affair: Former White House aide Oliver North is convicted of three crimes and acquitted of nine other charges. The convictions, however, are later overturned on appeal.

Who were born on May 4, 1989?

  • 1989
    Aris Tatarounis, Greek basketball player
  • 1989
    James van Riemsdyk, American hockey player
  • 1989
    Rory McIlroy, Northern Irish golfer

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