Historical Events In 1989

Oct 11   Paul Shenar, actor (Deadly Force, Dream Lover), dies at 53 on this day in history.  

Oct 12   On this day in history franco, [Francis Luambo/"Makiadi"], Zaire composer/music, dies at 51  

Oct 13   Dow Jones down 190.58 points in the year 1989.  

Oct 14   Michael Carmine, actor (Batteries Not Included), dies at 30 on this day in history.  

Oct 15   Billy Graham is given the 1,900th star on Hollywood Blvd on this day in history.  

Oct 15   South African pres FW de Klerk frees Sisulu & 4 other political prisoners in the year 1989.  

Oct 15   On this day in history wayne Gretsky passes Gordie Howes as NHL's all time top scorer  

Oct 16   On this day in history cornel Wilde, actor (Saadia, Comic, Beach Red, Gargoyles), dies at 74  

Oct 17   Earthquake in SF (6.9) kills 67 on this day in history.  

Oct 18   US 62nd manned space mission (Atlantis 5) launches into orbit in the year 1989.  

Oct 19   The 'Guilford Four', accused of IRA bombings, have their convictions quashed after serving 14 years in prison on this day in history.  

Oct 20   Anthony Quayle, actor (Moses, Operation Crossbow), dies at 76 in the year 1989.  

Oct 21   Buck Helm found alive after being buried 4 days, in SF earthquake in the year 1989.  

Oct 22   On this day in history roland Winters, actor (Jet Pilot, Meet Millie), dies at 84  

Oct 24   After a week's delay due to earthquake, World Series game 3 is played (World Series #86) in the year 1989.  

Oct 24   Rev Jim Bakker is sentenced to 50 years for fraud on this day in history.  

Oct 25   Gerard Walschap, Flemish writer (Men of Goods), dies in the year 1989.  

Oct 26   On this day in history andrew Roberts, cricketer (7 Tests for New Zealand 1976), dies  

Oct 26   The re-built Globe Theatre in London reopens for the first time in 350 years in the year 1989.  

Oct 28   On this day in history oakland A's sweep SF Giants in earthquake/BART series  

Oct 29   The African National Congress(ANC) first political rally for almost thirty years is attended by 70,000 supporters in the year 1989.  

Oct 31   In the year 1989 conrad Beck, composer, dies at 88  

Nov 01   Dedication of the National Army Memorial in Anzac Parade, Canberra, by the Governor-General, the Hon Bill Hayden in the year 1989.  

Nov 01   In the year 1989 scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights  

Nov 01   In the year 1989 typhoon Gay (1989) in Thailand, India killing 1,036 people  

Nov 05   In the year 1989 barry Sadler singer (Green Berets), dies at 49 in Murfreesboro Tn  

Nov 05   On this day in history barry Sadler, singer (Green Berets), murdered at 49 in Murfreesboro Tn  

Nov 05   US plays El Salvador, in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup in the year 1989.  

Nov 05   On this day in history vladamir Horowitz pianist, dies at 85  

Nov 08   On this day in history andre Kloos, Dut trade union leader (NVV)/chairman (VARA), dies at 67  

Nov 09   In the year 1989 east Berlin opens its borders  

Nov 10   East German border guards begin to dismantle parts of the 'Berlin Wall' in the year 1989.  

Nov 10   On this day in history germans begin punching holes in the Berlin Wall  

Nov 10   Guerrillas battle with government forces in El Salvador on this day in history.  

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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 in the year 1989.  

Sep 02   In the year 1989 birth of ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Indian Playback Singer (d. 2008)  

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

Jan 03   Sergei Lvovich Sobolev, Russian mathematician (b. 1909) died in the year 1989.  

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

Jan 08   On this day in history johnny Jordaan, [Jan van Musscher], Dutch folk singer, dies at 64  

Jan 09   In the year 1989 death of bill Terry, baseball player (b. 1898)  

Jan 10   Herbert Morrison, American radio reporter (b. 1905) died in the year 1989.  

Jan 13   Joe Spinell, actor (Maniac, Star Crash, Strike Force), dies at 51 on this day in history.  

Jan 15   In the year 1989 wilf Slack, cricketer (whilst bat in Gambia England player 1986), dies  

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