What Happened on December 15, 1989

Famous Weddings

George Clooney

American actor and director George Clooney (28) weds American actress Talia Balsam (30) in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorce in 1993

Famous Deaths

  • Arnold Moss, American actor (Loves of Carmen, Kim, Quebec, Viva Zapata), dies at 79
  • Edward Underdown, British actor (Beat the Devil, Thunderball), dies at 81
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About December 15, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel
  • UK #1 Song: Let's Party - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers