What Happened on May 10, 1989

Historical Events

  • FC Barcelona of Spain win 29th European Cup Winner's Cup against Sampdoria of Italy 1-0 in Bern

Election of Interest

General Manuel Noriega's Panama government nullifies country's elections, which the opposition had won by a 3-1 margin

  • NHL Clarence Campbell Conference Final: Calgary Flames beat Chicago Blackhawks, 4 games to 1

Famous Birthdays

  • Lindsey Shaw, American actress (Paige McCullers-Pretty Little Liars), born in Lincoln, Nebraska

Famous Deaths

  • Woody Shaw, American jazz trumpeter (Rosewood), and educator, dies from kidney failure and other complications after being struck by a subway train in Brooklyn, NYC, at 44
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About May 10, 1989

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Be There For You - Bon Jovi
  • UK #1 Song: Hand On Your Heart - Kylie Minogue