Historical Events
- Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) ends NBA free throw streak of 57 games
- Michael Manley's Socialist Party wins Jamaica parliamentary election
Famous Birthdays
- Gia Farrell [Jeannie Bocchicchio], American pop singer-songwriter ("Hit Me Up"), born in Suffern, New York
- Wu Chia-ching, Taiwanese pool player
Famous Weddings
Charles Barkley
NBA power forward Charles Barkley (26) weds legal aide Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland
Famous Deaths
Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989)
Japanese manga artist (Kimba the White Lion), dies of cancer at 60
1989 Highlights
About February 9, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 10 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
