Historical Events
- An IRA bomb destroys a section of a British Army barracks in Ternhill, England
- Members of 1949 Oklahoma football team cancel an April reunion because of the deplorable conduct of Oklahoma players
Famous Birthdays
- Melanie Leishman, Canadian actress
Famous Weddings
Rodney King
Future police violence victim Rodney King (23) weds Crystal Lynnette Waters; divorce in 1996
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 20, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Holidays: Washington's Birthday (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds
