Historical Events
- Premier Lubbers sees CDA-party leader Elco Brinkman as successor
US Ousts Noriega
US troops invade Panama & oust Manuel Noriega, but don't catch him
Famous Birthdays
- Virgilio Falco, Italian politician
Famous Weddings
Richard Branson
Business magnate Richard Branson (39) weds Joan Templeman in British Virgin Islands
Famous Deaths
- Audrey Christie, American actress (Splendor in the Grass, Fair Exchange), dies at 77
- Kurt Böhme, German bass, dies at 81
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About December 20, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 8 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