Page 17: Historical Events In 1989
Friday, 05 December 2025
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 In the year 1989 dow Jones down 190.58 points 


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 on this day in history. 


Oct 15 On this day in history 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 on this day in history. 


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 On this day in history uS 62nd manned space mission (Atlantis 5) launches into orbit 


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 In the year 1989 anthony Quayle, actor (Moses, Operation Crossbow), dies at 76 


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


Oct 22 Roland Winters, actor (Jet Pilot, Meet Millie), dies at 84 on this day in history. 


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 In the year 1989 rev Jim Bakker is sentenced to 50 years for fraud 


Oct 25 In the year 1989 gerard Walschap, Flemish writer (Men of Goods), dies 


Oct 26 In the year 1989 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 on this day in history. 


Oct 28 Oakland A's sweep SF Giants in earthquake/BART series on this day in history. 


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 on this day in history. 


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


Nov 01 Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights on this day in history. 


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


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


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


Nov 08 In the year 1989 andre Kloos, Dut trade union leader (NVV)/chairman (VARA), dies at 67 


Nov 09 On this day in history 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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