Historical Events In 1989

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

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

Oct 13   On this day in history dow Jones down 190.58 points  

Oct 14   On this day in history michael Carmine, actor (Batteries Not Included), dies at 30  

Oct 15   Billy Graham is given the 1,900th star on Hollywood Blvd in the year 1989.  

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   Cornel Wilde, actor (Saadia, Comic, Beach Red, Gargoyles), dies at 74 in the year 1989.  

Oct 17   Earthquake in SF (6.9) kills 67 in the year 1989.  

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

Oct 19   In the year 1989 the 'Guilford Four', accused of IRA bombings, have their convictions quashed after serving 14 years in prison  

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   In the year 1989 roland Winters, actor (Jet Pilot, Meet Millie), dies at 84  

Oct 24   On this day in history after a week's delay due to earthquake, World Series game 3 is played (World Series #86)  

Oct 24   Rev Jim Bakker is sentenced to 50 years for fraud in the year 1989.  

Oct 25   On this day in history gerard Walschap, Flemish writer (Men of Goods), dies  

Oct 26   Andrew Roberts, cricketer (7 Tests for New Zealand 1976), dies in the year 1989.  

Oct 26   The re-built Globe Theatre in London reopens for the first time in 350 years on this day in history.  

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   Conrad Beck, composer, dies at 88 in the year 1989.  

Nov 01   On this day in history dedication of the National Army Memorial in Anzac Parade, Canberra, by the Governor-General, the Hon Bill Hayden  

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   Barry Sadler singer (Green Berets), dies at 49 in Murfreesboro Tn in the year 1989.  

Nov 05   Barry Sadler, singer (Green Berets), murdered at 49 in Murfreesboro Tn in the year 1989.  

Nov 05   On this day in history uS plays El Salvador, in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup  

Nov 05   Vladamir Horowitz pianist, dies at 85 in the year 1989.  

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

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   Germans begin punching holes in the Berlin Wall on this day in history.  

Nov 10   In the year 1989 guerrillas battle with government forces in El Salvador  

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Jun 07   In the year 1989 birth of michael Joseph Tamboli, Eldesburg Md, born 01:23:45 PM on 6-7-89  

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   On this day in history birth of ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Indian Playback Singer (d. 2008)  

Dec 29   Nathan Forbes, British footballer was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   On this day in history death of sergei Lvovich Sobolev, Russian mathematician (b. 1909)  

Jan 06   Hirohito, Japan`s emperor (1922-89), dies at 87 after 62-year reign in the year 1989.  

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

Jan 09   On this day in history death of bill Terry, baseball player (b. 1898)  

Jan 10   In the year 1989 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   In the year 1989 wilf Slack, cricketer (whilst bat in Gambia England player 1986), dies  

Jan 16   Pierre Boileau, screenwriter (Vertigo), dies at 82 on this day in history.