Historical Events
Television Finale
217th & final episode of TV soap opera "Dynasty" is aired
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Kenya announces worldwide ban on ivory to preserve its elephant herds
- NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: Montreal Canadians beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 2
Operation Nimrod Dancer
US President George H. W. Bush orders 1,900 additional troops to Panama
Famous Birthdays
- Ashleigh Buhai, South African golfer (British Women's Open 2022), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Cam Newton, American football quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2010, Auburn; NFL MVP 2015; Pro Bowl 2011, 13, 15; Carolina Panthers), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Giovani dos Santos, Mexican footballer
Famous Deaths
- Jitka Snížková, Czech composer, music educator and musicologist, dies at 64
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About May 11, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There For You - Bon Jovi
#1 Song: Hand On Your Heart - Kylie Minogue
