Historical Events
Cold War Over
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush, declare the Cold War over
Stefan Edberg
Stefan Edberg of Sweden claims his first and only ATP Masters Grand Prix tennis title with a 4–6, 7–6, 6–3, 6–1 win over defending champion Boris Becker at Madison Square Garden, NYC
Famous Deaths
- Fernando Martín, Spanish basketball center (first Spaniard in NBA 1986, Portland Trail Blazers; FIBA Club World Cup 1981, Real Madrid), dies in a car accident at 27
- Jimmy Shirley, American jazz and R&B electric guitarist, and early proponent of the Vibrola vibrato arm ("whammy bar"), dies at 76
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About December 3, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel
#1 Song: You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids On The Block
