Historical Events
- "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" premieres in USA
- Rare tornado in Philadelphia kills 1
Famous Deaths
- George Beadle, American geneticist (biochemical genetics - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1958), dies at 85
- Piet[er J] Lieftinck, Dutch minister of Finance (1945-52), dies
- Rashid Behbudov, Azerbaijani singer and actor, dies of kidney disease at 73
- Wolfdietrich Schnurre, German writer, dies at 68
1989 Highlights
About June 9, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Wind Beneath My Wings (From "Beaches") - Bette Midler
- #1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan