Historical Events
Soul Train Music Awards
3rd Soul Train Music Awards: Anita Baker, Bobby Brown win
Event of Interest
Peter Ueberroth deal to purchase Eastern Airlines falls through
Famous Deaths
- Abbie Hoffman, yippie peace activist of the 60's, dies at 52
- Gerald Flood, British actor (Doctor Who, Patton), dies of a heart attack at 61
- Herbert Mills, American pop singer (The Mills Brothers - "Paper Doll"; "Lazy River"), dies at 77
Sugar Ray Robinson (1921-1989)
American boxer (world welterweight champion 1946-51; middleweight champion 1951-52, 55, 58), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 67
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 12, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
