What Happened on July 12, 1989

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

  • US #1 Song: If You Don't Know Me By Now - Simply Red
  • UK #1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler