What Happened on July 1, 1989

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Ricciardo, Australian auto racer (8 x F1 GP wins, 32 x podiums; British Formula 3 C'ship 2009), born in Perth, Australia
  • Hannah Murray, English actress (Game of Thrones), born in Bristol. England
  • Mitch Hewer, English actor (Skins), born in Bristol, England

Famous Weddings

Hugh Hefner

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner weds playmate Kimberly Conrad

Famous Deaths

  • Chauncey Haughton, American jazz clarinetist, and saxophonist (Blanche Calloway; Chick Webb; Cab Calloway), dies at 80
  • William Ching, actor (Moonlighter, Terror in Haunted House), dies
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About July 1, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby Don't Forget My Number - Milli Vanilli
  • UK #1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler