Famous Birthdays
- Evan Bates, American ice dancer (World C'ship gold 2023 [Madison Chock]; Olympic silver team 2022), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Hans Hellmut Kirst, German author (The Lieutenant Must Be Mad), dies at 74
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 23, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
- #1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds