What Happened on January 10, 1989

Historical Events

Gretzky Leading Scorer

LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in combined regular season & playoff points; 4 assists in 5-4 home win over Edmonton brings his total to 2,011, 1 more than Gordie Howe

Famous Deaths

  • Colin Winchester, Australian Assistant Police Commissioner, murdered (b. 1933)
  • Donald Voorhees, American conductor (Bell Telephone Hour), dies at 85
  • Herbert Morrison, American radio reporter (b. 1905)
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About January 10, 1989

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn

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