What Happened on March 11, 1989

Famous Birthdays

  • Anton Yelchin, Russian-born American actor (Star Trek), born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (d. 2016)

Famous Deaths

  • James Kee, American politician (b. 1917)
  • Johan Fleerackers, Flemish linguist, dies at 57
  • John Jay McCloy, American lawyer and banker (Secretary of War 1941-45, Chairman Chase Manhattan Bank, President of World Bank 1947-49), dies at 93
  • William Challee, American stage and screen actor (Desperate; Five Easy Pieces; Moonchild), dies at 84
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About March 11, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
  • UK #1 Song: Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan