Historical Events
- Barry Keating's musical "Starmites" opens at Criterion Center Stage Right Theater, NYC; runs for 60 performances
- Beijing students take over Tiananmen Square in China
- Hurricane in Bangladesh kills 500
- Mandatory seatbelt law goes into effect in Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Emily Rios, American actress (Andrea Cantillo-Breaking Bad), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Kōnosuke Matsushita, Japanese industrialist (founded Panasonic), dies at 94
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 27, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
