Historical Events In 1989

Mar 21   On this day in history australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke weeps on television as he admits to having an extra-marital affair.   

Mar 21   Milton Frome, actor (Family Jewels), dies in the year 1989.   

Mar 21   The first sea test of Trident 2 missile self-destructs, Cape Canaveral on this day in history.   

Mar 22   US Supreme Court upholds 1 person 1 vote rule of New York NY Board of Estimate on this day in history.   

Mar 23   2 Utah scientists claim they have produced fusion at room temperature in the year 1989.   

Mar 23   Joel Steinberg sentenced to 25 years for killing his adopted daughter in the year 1989.   

Mar 24   Mary Martin in "Peter Pan", first time seen on TV since 1973 on this day in history.   

Mar 24   On this day in history the worst oil spill to ever occur in U.S. territory begins after the supertanker Exxon Valdez, owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation, runs aground on a reef in Prince William Sound in southern Alaska   

Mar 26   On this day in history allison Finney wins LPGA Standard Register Turquoise Golf Classic   

Mar 26   In the year 1989 first free elections in USSR 190 M votes cast; Boris Yeltsin wins   

Mar 27   Delhi beat Bengal by innings & 210 to win Cricket's Ranji Trophy on this day in history.   

Mar 27   In the year 1989 first half-black soap opera, "Generations", premieres on NBC-TV   

Mar 27   May Allison, actress (Youth for Salem Men of Steel), dies on this day in history.   

Mar 28   New Zealand wins America's Cup over Stars & Stripes, in a New York court in the year 1989.   

Mar 29   61st Academy Awards "Rainman", Dustin Hoffman & Jodie Foster win in the year 1989.   

Mar 29   Bernard Blier, actor (Les Miserables, Women & War), dies at 73 on this day in history.   

Mar 29   Michael Milken, junk bond king, indicted in New York for racketeering on this day in history.   

Mar 29   In the year 1989 sergei Priakin signed by Calgary Flames; first Soviet player allowed to play in North America by Soviet Ice Hockey Federation   

Mar 29   The first Soviet hockey players are permitted to play for the NHL on this day in history.   

Mar 29   US private commercial rocket takes suborbital test flight (New Mexico) in the year 1989.   

Mar 30   Dort Clark, actor (In Harm's Way), dies on this day in history.   

Mar 31   In the year 1989 donald Trump purchases Eastern's Northeast Shuttle   

Apr 01   Henk Gortzak, Dutch MP (CPN/PSP), dies at 57 in the year 1989.   

Apr 02   In the year 1989 wrestlemania V-Hulk Hogan beats Randy "Macho Man" Savage   

Apr 03   On this day in history "Sunrise" a Gannett newspaper begins publishing for the Bronx   

Apr 03   51st NCAA Men's Basketball Champion Michigan beats Seton Hall 80-79 (OT) in the year 1989.   

Apr 03   On this day in history mets win 11th consecutive home opener 8-4 over St Louis at Shea Stadium   

Apr 03   In the year 1989 norman Woolard, actor (Guilty, Saul & David, Medeleine), dies at 79   

Apr 04   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's last NBA game in Seattle in the year 1989.   

Apr 04   New York Yankee Tommy John ties record of playing 26 seasons, his 287th win puts him 19th overall as Yankees beat Twins on opening day 4-2 in the year 1989.   

Apr 05   In the year 1989 david Letterman becomes 1st network TV series to use dolby stereo   

Apr 05   In the year 1989 orel Hershiser ends his 59 consecutive scoreless pitched inning streak   

Apr 05   On this day in history solidarity granted legal status in Poland   

Apr 06   In the year 1989 president orders DOD to assist in Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup   

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Jun 07   Michael Joseph Tamboli, Eldesburg Md, born 01:23:45 PM on 6-7-89 was born on this day in history.   

Jul 13   Sayumi Michishige, Japanese singer (Morning Musume) was born on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Alexandre Pato, Brazilian footballer was born on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Indian Playback Singer (d. 2008) was born on this day in history.   

Dec 29   Nathan Forbes, British footballer was born in the year 1989.   

Jan 03   In the year 1989 death of sergei Lvovich Sobolev, Russian mathematician (b. 1909)   

Jan 06   On this day in history hirohito, Japan`s emperor (1922-89), dies at 87 after 62-year reign   

Jan 08   In the year 1989 johnny Jordaan, [Jan van Musscher], Dutch folk singer, dies at 64   

Jan 09   Bill Terry, baseball player (b. 1898) died on this day in history.   

Jan 10   On this day in history death of herbert Morrison, American radio reporter (b. 1905)   

Jan 13   Joe Spinell, actor (Maniac, Star Crash, Strike Force), dies at 51 in the year 1989.   

Jan 15   Wilf Slack, cricketer (whilst bat in Gambia England player 1986), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 16   Pierre Boileau, screenwriter (Vertigo), dies at 82 in the year 1989.