Historical Events
Romanian Revolution
After 23 years of dictatorial rule, Romania ousts Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu
- Cold wave: -6°F in Tulsa, Oklahoma; -12°F in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; -18°F in Denver, Colorado; -23°F in Kansas City, Missouri; -42°F in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; -47°F in Hardin, Montana; and -60°F in Black Hills, South Dakota
- Republic of Chad (Africa) adopts its Constitution
Famous Birthdays
- Jordin Sparks, American singer and American Idol winner, born in Phoenix, Arizona
Famous Deaths
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989)
Irish-French writer (Molloy, Nobel Prize for Literature 1969), dies at 83
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About December 22, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II
