What Happened on July 28, 1989

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

  • US #1 Song: Toy Soldiers - Martika
  • UK #1 Song: You'll Never Stop Me Loving You - Sonia