Historical Events
- "Me & My Girl" closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 1420 performances
- "Threepenny Opera" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 65 performances
Desormeaux's Win Record
Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets record with 598 wins in a year
Famous Weddings
- Actress Annabella Sciorra (Jungle Fever) weds Joe Petruzzi
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About December 31, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 27 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