Historical Events
- Longest Cab Ride Ever: 14,000 miles costs $16,000!
Event of Interest
Nelson Mandela receives a BA from University of South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Dan Alderson, American scientist (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and sci-fi fandom figure, dies of diabetes at 47
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About May 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 8 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
