Historical Events
Wałęsa Starts Negotiations
Poland’s Communist government begins “Round Table” talks with the Solidarity trade union and it’s leader Lech Wałęsa in an attempt to ease growing social unrest
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Cathcart, Irish soccer defender (45 caps; Watford), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Andre Cayatte, French filmmaker, dies at 80
- Barbara Tuchman, American historian (Guns of August-Pulitzer), dies at 77
- Chris Gueffroy, East German attempted defector (b. 1968)
- King Tubby [Osbourne Ruddock], Jamaican sound engineer and record producer, shot to death outside his home at 48
- Nuno Oliveira, Portuguese equestrian, horse trainer, dressage instructor, author ('baroque' or 'classical' style), dies at 63
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 6, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
