What Happened on May 26, 1989

Historical Events

  • American radio broadcasters go silent for 30 seconds at 7:42 am to honor the radio industry
  • Danish parliament allows same-sex marriage
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Deaths

  • Don Revie, English soccer forward (6 caps; Leicester City, Hull City, Manchester City, Sunderland, Leeds) and manager (Leeds, England, UAE), dies from MND at 61
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About May 26, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul
  • UK #1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman