Historical Events
- Bret Saberhagen signs record $2,966,667 per year KC Royal contract
- Student demonstration in Prague put down by riot police, leading to an uprising (the Velvet Revolution) that will topple the communist government on Dec. 29
Famous Deaths
- Billy Lee, actor (Sons of Legion, Biscuit Eater), dies
- Emerson Buckley, American conductor (Greater Miami Opera, 1950-86), dies at 73
- Gus Farace, American gangster (b. 1960)
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About November 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: When I See You Smile - Bad English
#1 Song: All Around The World - Lisa Stansfield
