Films - 1989
August 28th
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A mermaid princess makes a bargain with a sea witch in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love in this classic film.
What is "The Little Mermaid?" (Released November 13, 1989)
100
This actor has a tenacious grip in the movie world appearing in such movies as "School of Rock," "The Holiday," and "Nacho Libre."
Who is Jack Black? (Born August 28, 1969)
100
She is a 4-year-old Muppet character in the PBS children's television show Sesame Street.
Who is Abby Cadabby?
100
A rock band formed in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1999. They produced hit songs like "Gives you Hell," and "Move Along."
Who are The All-American Rejects?
200
Michael Keaton plays the title role in this film about a millionaire who moonlights as a vigilante striking fear into the hearts of his villains.
What is "Batman?" Released June 19, 1989.
200
She is an English musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and poet, for a popular indie rock band. Known hits are "Dog Days are Over," and "Never Let Me Go."
Who is Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine)? (Born August 28, 1986)
200
Abby Lee Miller is most famous for being a reality television personality on this tv show.
What is "Dance Moms?"
200
After surviving a bizarre accident, a troubled teen is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates the teen to commit a series of crimes in this cult classic film.
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal
What is "Donnie Darko?"
300
Two seemingly dumb teens set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical presentation with the help of a time machine in one of my favorite films.
What is "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?" (Released February 17, 1989)
300
With songs like "You're Still the One" and "Man, I feel like a Woman," this Canadian singer, songwriter and actress has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history.
Who is Shania Twain? (Born August 28, 1965)
300
This actress played Abby Day, Jessica Day's, sister in the hit TV show, "New Girl."
Who is Linda Cardellini?
300
A TV show where two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and angels that roam the earth.
What is "Supernatural?"
400
This film is about a scientist father who accidentally shrinks his children to the size of insects.
What is "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?" (Released June 23, 1989)
400
This actress played Paulette Bonafonté Parcelle in Legally Blonde 1 and 2 with famous lines like: "You look like Foruth of July. Makes me want a hot dog real bad."
Who is Jennifer Coolidge? (Born August 28, 1961)
400
Abby Lee Miller is most famous for being a reality television personality on this tv show.
What is "Dance Moms?"
400
This cheese is a sweet, creamy, yellow cow's milk cheese originating from the Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cheeses worldwide
What is Gouda?
500
This hilarious film follows two losers who try to pretend that their murdered employer is still alive.
What is "Weekend at Bernie's?" (Released July 5, 1989)
500
He is an American film director most known for his movie adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's book, Fight Club, in which a depressed man meets a soap salesman, Tyler Durden.
Some of his other works: Se7en, The Social Network, Alien 3, and Panic Room.
Who is David Fincher? (Born August 28, 1962)
500
Abby Lockhart, played by this actress, first appeared in season 6 of ER in the episode "Great Expectations."
Who is Maura Tierney?
500
This is a celebration observed in several countries on the 31st of October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
What is Halloween?
500
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his ”I Have A Dream Speech” on this date.
August 28, 1963