Historical Events
- German war criminals Aus der Funten and Fischer freed in Holland
- Venezuela is rocked by the riots of Caracazo
Famous Birthdays
- Kelly Breeding, American singer (B5), born in Liberal, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Conrad Lorenz, Austria zoologist (Nobel 1973), dies
- Joseph "Joe" Silver, American actor (Lenny, Mr I Magination), dies of liver cancer at 66
- Konrad Lorenz, Austrian zoologist and ethologist (Man & His Ideas, Nobel Prize 1973), dies at 85
- Paul Oswald Ahnert, German astronomer, dies at 91
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 27, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
- #1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds