Historical Events
- 150 million year old fossil egg found in Utah with a fossilized dinosaur embryo inside, the oldest dinosaur egg yet found in the Northern Hemisphere
- Harold E Ballard sells CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats to David Braley
Sports History
Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán wins 4th world title in different weight divisions when he beats Iran Barkley in a 12 round split decision in Atlantic City; 37-year-old Durán wins WBC middleweight title
Film & TV History
Stalker Margaret Ray found in David Letterman's home, claims to be his wife
- US Boeing 747 loses parts of roof over Pacific, 9 die
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Kaluuya, British actor and writer (Get Out), born in London, England
- Kosta Koufos, American-Greek basketball player
Famous Weddings
Tim Burton
Film director Tim Burton (30) weds photographer Lena Gieseke
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 24, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 5 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