Historical Events
Dubček Elected
Alexander Dubček elected Chairman of the Federal Assembly (Parliament) of Czechslovakia
- Earthquake at Newcastle Australia, 11 die
Famous Birthdays
- Jessie Buckley, Irish actress (The Lost Daughter), born in Killarney, Ireland
- Mackenzie Rosman, American actress, born in Charleston, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Hermann Oberth, German physicist (founded modern astronautics), dies at 95
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About December 28, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
- #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II