Historical Events
- 27th NASA Space Shuttle Mission: Discovery 8 (STS-29), returns to Earth
- California Quake amusement ride opens at Universal Studios
Sports History
Dino Ciccarelli sets Washington Capital record of 7 pts in a game
- In Egypt, a 4,400-year-old mummy is found in the Pyramid of Cheops
Famous Birthdays
- Lily Collins, British American actress (Mirror, Mirror), born in Guildford, England
Famous Deaths
- Harold Jeffreys, English mathematician (Theory of Probability) and geophysicist, dies at 97
- Piet Kruiver, Dutch soccer player, dies at 51
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About March 18, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
- #1 Song: Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan