What Happened on December 28, 1989

Historical Events

Dubček Elected

Alexander Dubček elected Chairman of the Federal Assembly (Parliament) of Czechslovakia

  • Earthquake at Newcastle Australia, 11 die

Famous Birthdays

  • Jessie Buckley, Irish actress (The Lost Daughter), born in Killarney, Ireland
  • Mackenzie Rosman, American actress, born in Charleston, South Carolina

Famous Deaths

  • Hermann Oberth, German physicist (founded modern astronautics), dies at 95
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About December 28, 1989

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
  • UK #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II