What Happened on January 22, 1989

Historical Events

Bill Walsh Retires

After winning his third Super Bowl as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Bill Walsh retires

Super Bowl XXIII

Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, FL: San Francisco 49ers beat Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16; MVP: Jerry Rice, SF, WR

  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
1989 History

Famous Deaths

  • Willie Wells, American Baseball HOF shortstop (10 NgL All Star; 2 × Cuban League MVP; Chicago American Giants, Newark Eagles), dies at 82
1989 Highlights

About January 22, 1989

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Two Hearts - Phil Collins
  • UK #1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney