Historical Events
- 1st crack in the Iron Curtain when Hungary opens its borders to Austria for a pan-European picnic for a few hours
- Tadeusz Mazowiecki, elected 1st non-communist president of Poland
Famous Birthdays
- (Percy) Romeo [Miller], American rapper (Lil' Romeo) and actor, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
About August 19, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
- #1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers