Historical Events
Sports History
NY Yankee pitching great Ron Guidry retires (170-91 .651, 3.29 ERA)
Famous Deaths
- Sidney Hook, American philosopher (The Paradoxes of Freedom), dies at 86
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About July 12, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: If You Don't Know Me By Now - Simply Red
- #1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler