What Happened on November 3, 1989

Historical Events

  • 100s of Bulgarian demonstrate in Sofia for democratic rights

Sports History

Lou Piniella is named manager of the Cincinnati Reds, replacing Pete Rose who is banned for life for gambling on MLB games

  • NBA expansion Minnesota Timberwolves make NBA debut; lose 106-94 against SuperSonics at Seattle Center Coliseum; Tyrone Corbin T-Wolves top scorer with 20 points
  • Šarūnas Marčiulionis and Alexander Volkov become first Russians to play in a regular season NBA game; Marciulionis scores 19 as Golden State lose 136-106 to Phoenix; Volkov held scoreless in Atlanta's 126-103 defeat by Indiana
1989 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Nav [Navraj Singh Goraya] Canadian singer-songwriter and rapper (Bad Habits), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Paula DeAnda, American pop-dance singer-songwriter ("Walk Away (Remember Me)"), born in San Angelo, Texas
Born in 1989
1989 Highlights

About November 3, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Listen To Your Heart - Roxette
  • UK #1 Song: That's What I Like - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers