Page 17: Historical Events In 1989
Thursday, 18 September 2025
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 in the year 1989.
Oct 15 Billy Graham is given the 1,900th star on Hollywood Blvd in the year 1989.
Oct 15 In the year 1989 south African pres FW de Klerk frees Sisulu & 4 other political prisoners
Oct 15 Wayne Gretsky passes Gordie Howes as NHL's all time top scorer in the year 1989.
Oct 16 Cornel Wilde, actor (Saadia, Comic, Beach Red, Gargoyles), dies at 74 in the year 1989.
Oct 17 In the year 1989 earthquake in SF (6.9) kills 67
Oct 18 US 62nd manned space mission (Atlantis 5) launches into orbit in the year 1989.
Oct 19 On this day in history the 'Guilford Four', accused of IRA bombings, have their convictions quashed after serving 14 years in prison
Oct 20 On this day in history anthony Quayle, actor (Moses, Operation Crossbow), dies at 76
Oct 21 On this day in history buck Helm found alive after being buried 4 days, in SF earthquake
Oct 22 In the year 1989 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 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 In the year 1989 andrew Roberts, cricketer (7 Tests for New Zealand 1976), dies
Oct 26 On this day in history the re-built Globe Theatre in London reopens for the first time in 350 years
Oct 28 Oakland A's sweep SF Giants in earthquake/BART series in the year 1989.
Oct 29 On this day in history the African National Congress(ANC) first political rally for almost thirty years is attended by 70,000 supporters
Oct 31 Conrad Beck, composer, dies at 88 in the year 1989.
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 Typhoon Gay (1989) in Thailand, India killing 1,036 people on this day in history.
Nov 05 Barry Sadler singer (Green Berets), dies at 49 in Murfreesboro Tn on this day in history.
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 Andre Kloos, Dut trade union leader (NVV)/chairman (VARA), dies at 67 in the year 1989.
Nov 09 On this day in history east Berlin opens its borders
Nov 10 On this day in history east German border guards begin to dismantle parts of the 'Berlin Wall'
Nov 10 Germans begin punching holes in the Berlin Wall on this day in history.
Nov 10 Guerrillas battle with government forces in El Salvador on this day in history.
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