What Happened on March 13, 1989

Historical Events

  • 27th shuttle, Discovery 8, launched, 1st woman to do the countdown
  • FDA orders recall of all Chilean fruit in US
  • US space shuttle STS-29 launched

Famous Birthdays

  • P. K. Subban, Canadian ice hockey player (New Jersey Devils), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Peaches Geldof, English columnist and daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, born in London (d. 2014)

About March 13, 1989

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 14 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