What Happened on February 27, 1989

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

  • US #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
  • UK #1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds