Historical Events
Sports History
Los Angeles Dodger Orel Hershiser's consecutive scoreless streak of 59 innings ends
1st TV Show in Dolby Stereo
NBC's "Late Night With David Letterman" becomes 1st network TV show broadcast in Dolby Stereo
- Poland grants legal status to trade union Solidarność (Solidarity)
Famous Birthdays
Lily James (35 years old)
English actress (Cinderella), born in Esher, England
Famous Deaths
- María Cristina Gómez, Salvadoran teacher, literacy and civil rights activist, murdered at 46
- William Hibbard, American composer, musician and conductor, dies of an AIDS related illness at 49
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 5, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Look - Roxette
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
