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 in the year 1989.   

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

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 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 in the year 1989.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Oct 21   Buck Helm found alive after being buried 4 days, in SF earthquake on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1989.   

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 in the year 1989.   

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 in the year 1989.   

Oct 31   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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

Nov 01   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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

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

Nov 09   East Berlin opens its borders on this day in history.   

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   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 in the year 1989.   

Jul 13   In the year 1989 birth of sayumi Michishige, Japanese singer (Morning Musume)   

Sep 02   Alexandre Pato, Brazilian footballer was born on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, Indian Playback Singer (d. 2008) was born in the year 1989.   

Dec 29   In the year 1989 birth of nathan Forbes, British footballer   

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

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

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   Herbert Morrison, American radio reporter (b. 1905) died on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Joe Spinell, actor (Maniac, Star Crash, Strike Force), dies at 51 in the year 1989.   

Jan 15   Wilf Slack, cricketer (whilst bat in Gambia England player 1986), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 16   In the year 1989 pierre Boileau, screenwriter (Vertigo), dies at 82