Historical Events
- "I Love Lucy" Christmas episode, shown for 1st time in over 30 years
- Athol Fugard's "My Children, My Africa" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Ashley Benson, American actress
- Ashley Slanina-Davies, English actress (Amy Barnes-Hollyoaks), born in Standish, England
- Emily Atack, English actress, comedian, and television personality (The Inbetweeners, 2008–10; Keith Lemon shows), born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England
About December 18, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
- #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II