Historical Events In 1989

Oct 11   Paul Shenar, actor (Deadly Force, Dream Lover), dies at 53 in the year 1989.  

Oct 12   Franco, [Francis Luambo/"Makiadi"], Zaire composer/music, dies at 51 in the year 1989.  

Oct 13   Dow Jones down 190.58 points on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1989.  

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

Oct 15   Wayne Gretsky passes Gordie Howes as NHL's all time top scorer on this day in history.  

Oct 16   In the year 1989 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 on this day in history.  

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

Oct 20   Anthony Quayle, actor (Moses, Operation Crossbow), dies at 76 on this day in history.  

Oct 21   On this day in history buck Helm found alive after being buried 4 days, in SF earthquake  

Oct 22   Roland Winters, actor (Jet Pilot, Meet Millie), dies at 84 in the year 1989.  

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

Oct 24   On this day in history rev Jim Bakker is sentenced to 50 years for fraud  

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

Oct 26   Andrew Roberts, cricketer (7 Tests for New Zealand 1976), dies on this day in history.  

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

Oct 28   In the year 1989 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 on this day in history.  

Oct 31   Conrad Beck, composer, dies at 88 in the year 1989.  

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

Nov 01   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history uS plays El Salvador, in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup  

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' on this day in history.  

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

Nov 10   On this day in history guerrillas battle with government forces in El Salvador  

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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   Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Indian Playback Singer (d. 2008) was born in the year 1989.  

Dec 29   On this day in history birth of nathan Forbes, British footballer  

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   Johnny Jordaan, [Jan van Musscher], Dutch folk singer, dies at 64 on this day in history.  

Jan 09   Bill Terry, baseball player (b. 1898) died in the year 1989.  

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

Jan 13   On this day in history joe Spinell, actor (Maniac, Star Crash, Strike Force), dies at 51  

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 on this day in history.