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January 1989 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1989

• January 1, 1989: The New York Times reported that West German companies Imhausen and Salzgitter AG were involved in constructing a chemical weapons facility in Rabta, Libya. This revelation highlighted the international proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and raised concerns about the potential use of chemical weapons in conflicts.
• January 2, 1989: Ranasinghe Premadasa became the third President of Sri Lanka. His election marked a significant political transition in the country and shaped the course of Sri Lankan politics for years to come.
• January 4, 1989: In the Gulf of Sidra incident, two Libyan MiG-23 aircraft were shot down by US Navy F-14 Tomcats. This event escalated tensions between the United States and Libya and demonstrated the US's military dominance in the region.
• January 7, 1989: Emperor Shōwa of Japan passed away, and his son, Akihito, ascended to the throne as the 125th Emperor. This marked the beginning of the Heisei era in Japan, a period of significant economic and social transformation.
• January 10, 1989: In compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 626 and the New York Accords, Cuban troops commenced their withdrawal from Angola. This marked a turning point in the Angolan Civil War and contributed to the eventual resolution of the conflict.
• January 11, 1989: The Lexus and Infiniti luxury car brands were introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. These brands became symbols of Japanese automotive excellence and gained significant popularity in the global luxury car market.
• January 13, 1989: Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was expelled from Senegal after attempting to return to Uganda using a fake Zairean passport. His expulsion highlighted the international efforts to hold former dictators accountable for their actions and prevent their return to power.
• January 15, 1989: Thirty-five European nations met in Vienna to strengthen human rights and improve East–West trade. This meeting reflected the changing political landscape in Europe and the growing desire for cooperation and integration between Eastern and Western countries.
• January 18, 1989: Ante Marković became the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, succeeding Branko Mikulić. Marković's appointment marked a period of economic and political reforms in Yugoslavia, which ultimately led to the country's dissolution in the early 1990s.
• January 20, 1989: George H. W. Bush was sworn in as the 41st President of the United States. His presidency was marked by significant events such as the end of the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• January 23, 1989: Armed civilian leftists briefly attacked and occupied an Argentinian army base near Buenos Aires. This incident reflected the ongoing political and social tensions in Argentina and highlighted the challenges faced by the country during that period.
• January 30, 1989: Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney reshuffled his cabinet, appointing six new ministers and reassigning the responsibilities of nineteen others. This cabinet reshuffle aimed to address various political and economic challenges facing Canada at the time.