Historical Events
- American Janet Evans swims female 800m freestyle world record 8:16.22 in the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo, Japan
- Dredger "Bow Belle" collides with pleasure boat "Marchioness" on the River Thames in central London; the "Marchioness" sinks in 30 seconds, drowning 51
Baseball Record
Howard Johnson joins Barry Bonds & Willie Mays hitting 30 HRs & steal 30 bases
- Said Aouita runs world record 3,000 m (7:29.45)
Famous Birthdays
- Judd Trump, British snooker player (World C'ship 2019; UK C'ship 2011; Masters 2019), born in Bristol, England
Famous Deaths
- George Adamson [Baba ya Simba - "Father of Lions"], British conservationist (Born Free), murdered in Kenya at 82
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About August 20, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 8 months and 6 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
