Historical Events
- Beginning of the Tiananmen Square Massacre as Chinese troops open fire on pro-democracy supporters in Beijing
- Houston Astros beat LA Dodgers, 5-4, in 22 innings (7:14:09)
- Leaking pipe in Asha, USSR, causes 2 trains to catch fire; 460 die
Sports History
Nolan Ryan pitches his 2nd one-hitter this season & 11th overall
Sports History
Sportscasting legend Vin Scully broadcasts 23 innings in two different cities on one day
1989 History
Famous Birthdays
- Daniela Vega, Chilean transgender actress and sinnger (A Fantastic Woman), born in San Miguel, Chile
- Katie Hoff, American swimmer, born in Palo Alto, California
Famous Weddings
- Country singer Rebe McEntire weds her manager Narvel Blackstone at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Famous Deaths
Ayatollah Khomeini (1902-1989)
Supreme leader of Iran (1979-89), religious figure and political leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, dies of a heart attack at 89
- John McCauley, American NHL official, dies at 44
- Scott Ross, American-French harpsichordist (recorded all 555 sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti), dies of AIDS related pneumonia at 38
1989 Highlights
About June 3, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream") - Michael Damian
- #1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman