Historical Events
- Kidnapped Belgian Premier Vanden Boeynants freed
- Oklahoma football player Charles Thompson is charged with selling cocaine; he is later sentenced to 2 years in prison
- Salvadoran army attacks Encuentros hospital, rapes, kills patients
Famous Birthdays
- Carly McKillip, Canadian actress, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Rhys Palmer, Australian footballer, born in Western Australia, Australia
- Rodrigo Possebon, Brazilian footballer, born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Wayne Hays, American politician (b. 1911)
1989 Highlights
About February 13, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
- #1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney