Historical Events
Event of Interest
F. W. de Klerk becomes President of South Africa
Sports History
In 2nd start since after cancer treatment, Giants Dave Dravecky breaks his pitching arm while throwing to Tim Raines
- Italian swimmer Giorgio Lamberti sets world record 200m freestyle (1:46.69) in Bonn, West Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Belinda [Belinda Peregrín Schüll], Mexican singer, songwriter and actress, born in Madrid, Spain
- Carlos PenaVega, American actor and singer (Big Time Rush), born in Columbia, Missouri
- Joe Jonas, American pop singer (Jonas Brothers), born in Casa Grande, Arizona
- Tiffanie Anderson, American singer, dancer, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Fritz de Jong Edz, Dutch historian (director of IISG), dies at 70
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About August 15, 1989
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
#1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
