Historical Events
- 10s of thousands of student strikes in Beijing, China
- Massachusetts declares today "New Kids on the Block Day"
Famous Deaths
- Franz Binder, Austrian soccer striker and manager (19 caps Austria, 9 caps Germany; Rapid Vienna), dies at 77
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 24, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
