Historical Events
- MLB Minnesota Twins trade AL Cy Young Award winner Frank Viola to New York Mets
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Williams, American comedian and actress (Shrinking), born in Los Angeles, County, California
Victoria Azarenka (34 years old)
Belarusian tennis player (Australian Open 2012-13), born in Minsk, Belarus
Famous Deaths
- Michael Harrington, American author (Fragments of Century; The Other America), radio commentator, and political activist (Founder of the Democratic Socialists of America), dies died of esophageal cancer at 61
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About July 31, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Batdance (From "Batman") - Prince
#1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
