Historical Events
- Jane Pauley says goodbye to NBC's "Today" show
- Riots break-out after Hong Kong decides to forcibly repatriate Vietnamese refugees.
Havel Czechoslovakian President
Václav Havel is selected to be president of Czechoslovakia by the Federal Assembly shortly after the Velvet Revolution
Athletes of the Decade
Wayne Gretzky and Martina Navratilova, named athletes of decade by the Associated Press
Famous Birthdays
- Jane Levy, American actress (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist), born in Los Angeles, California
- Kei Nishikori, Japanese tennis player (11 singles titles, only Japanese player ranked in top 10), born in Matsue, Japan
About December 29, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 28 days
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
