What Happened on July 14, 1989

Historical Events

French Revolution

Jessye Norman sings French national anthem, La Marseillaise at the Place de la Concorde, Paris, to celebrate 200th anniversary of the French Revolution

When Harry Met Sally

Romantic comedy film "When Harry Met Sally" starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, directed by Rob Reiner, and written by Nora Ephron, is released


Famous Birthdays

  • Sean Flynn-Amir, American actor who starred in Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Bell, British educator and founder of The Bell Educational Trust Limited, dies at 72
  • Herman D. Koppel, Danish pianist and composer, dies at 89
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About July 14, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

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