Historical Events
Baseball Record
Braves Dale Murphy, hits 2 3-run HRs in an inning, 14th man to hit 2 HRs in an inning. Also ties record of 6 RBIs in an inning
- Cards' Vince Coleman is caught stealing ends record streak at 50
- NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleve, announce new high-temperature superconductors able to operate at 33 to 37 Gigahertz
Cuts Both Ways
Singer Gloria Estefan releases her debut solo album "Cuts Both Ways"
Famous Birthdays
- Adrien Broner, American professional boxer (world champion across four weight classes), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Amy Yang, South Korean golfer (US Open 2012, 15 runner-up), born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Jeff Richards [Richard Mansfield Taylor], American actor (Don't Go Near the Water), dies of acute respiratory failure at 64
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About July 28, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Toy Soldiers - Martika
- #1 Song: You'll Never Stop Me Loving You - Sonia