Historical Events
- Japanese scientist achieve -271.8°C, coldest temperature ever recorded
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Leonard Bernstein conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in East Berlin's Schauspielhaus to celebrate fall of the Berlin Wall. Broadcast worldwide to audience of 100 million.
Ceaușescu's Trial and Execution
Trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena on charges of genocide and personal enrichment; the couple are found guilty and executed by firing squad the same day.
Famous Deaths
- Barrel Regtien, student leader, dies
Billy Martin (1928-1989)
American baseball 2nd baseman (MLB All Star 1956; World Series 1951, 52, 53, 56; NY Yankees) and manager (World Series 1977 NY Yankees), killed in a car accident at 61
- Elena Ceausescu, wife of Romania's Communist dictator Nicolae, executed at 73
- Georgy Mushel, Uzbek pianist and composer, dies at 80
- Jean-Etienne Marie, French composer of microtonal music and electroacoustics, dies at 72
- Ton Regtien, Dutch student leader, political activist, and writer (Vietnam Tribunal Stockholm Roskilde), dies at 51
About December 25, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II
