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)
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
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
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Prerogative - Bobby Brown
- #1 Song: Especially For You - Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan