INXS’s “New Sensation” is a song from their 1987 album “Kick.” It was released as a single and became a major hit, reaching the top 3 on the charts in multiple countries. The song is known for its catchy melody and upbeat sound, and is considered one of INXS’s signature songs.
1989 Events
1. The Tiananmen Square protests and massacre in Beijing, China 2. Fall of the Berlin Wall, leading to the reunification of East and West Germany 3. Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska 4. World Wide Web invented by Tim Berners-Lee 5. Hillsborough disaster in Sheffield, England, where 96 football fans were killed 6. US invasion of Panama to overthrow dictator Manuel Noriega 7. Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, leading to the end of Communist rule 8. Collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War 9. First release of the Game Boy handheld gaming console by Nintendo 10. Protests in Romania leading to the overthrow and execution of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.
The terms “first world,” “second world,” and “third world” were originally used during the Cold War to classify countries based on their political and economic systems. First World countries referred to capitalist, industrialized nations aligned with the Western bloc, such as the United States, Canada, and Western European countries. Second World countries were socialist or communist states aligned with the Eastern bloc, such as the Soviet Union and its allies. Third World countries were those that did not align with either bloc and were often characterized by poverty, underdevelopment, and political instability. This term is now considered outdated and offensive, as it is seen as a derogatory way to categorize countries based on their level of development. Today, the preferred terminology is developed countries, developing countries, and least developed countries, which takes into account a broader range of factors beyond just political alignment.
Time Stand Still is a song by Nelly Furtado from her album “Loose.” The song talks about wanting time to stop so she can cherish a moment forever. It reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the desire to hold on to special moments.
“Say Anything” is a classic romantic comedy-drama film from 1989, directed and written by Cameron Crowe. The iconic boom box scene, where John Cusack’s character holds a boom box playing Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” outside his love interest’s window, has become legendary in pop culture.