Historical Events
Czechs Defeat Australia
1st Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Helena Suková & Miloslav Mečíř win inaugural event for Czechoslovakia; beat Australian pair Hana Mandlíková & Pat Cash 6-2, 6-4 for 2-0 victory
- NYC transit fare rises from $1.00 to $1.15
- Year of the Young Reader begins
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Pierre-Paul, American NFL linebacker (Pro Bowl 2011-12; Super Bowl 2011, New York Giants), born in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Famous Weddings
Leonard Nimoy
American actor and director Leonard Nimoy (57) weds American actress Susan Bay (45), until his death
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About January 1, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: New Year's Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
#1 Song: Especially For You - Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan
