What Happened on June 23, 1989

Historical Events

Batman Premieres

Movie "Batman" premieres directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson

Famous Birthdays

  • Lisa Carrington, New Zealand canoeist (Olympic gold K-1 200m 2012, 16, 20; K-2 500m 2020; 10 x World C'ship gold), born in Tauranga, New Zealand

Famous Deaths

  • Werner Best, German Nazi leader, jurist and convicted war criminal, dies at 85
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About June 23, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Satisfied - Richard Marx
  • UK #1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler