Historical Events
- 1st Tour de Trump bicycle race run (Atlanta)
- Demonstration for democratic reforms in Beijing's Tiananmen square
- Final TV episode of "Family Ties" airs on NBC with a 36 million audience
Sports History
Minnesota Twin Kirby Puckett becomes 1st player to hit 6 doubles across two consecutive games since St. Louis Cardinal Red Schoendienst in 1948
- Moonlighting, TV Crime Drama last airs on ABC
Famous Deaths
- Joe Primeau, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1931–32; Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Stanley Cup 1950-51 Toronto Maple Leafs), dies at 83
1989 Highlights
About May 14, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul
- #1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman