What Happened on October 14, 1989

Historical Events

  • MLB Oakland A's Dave Stewart is 1st MLB pitcher to start consecutive World Series openers since Cincinnati Reds Don Gullett in 1976
  • Texas A&I University running back Johnny Bailey sets NCAA season rush record at 6,085 yards

Famous Weddings

Sidney Sheldon

American novelist Sidney Sheldon (72) weds third wife, former American child actress Alexandra Kostoff (46) in Las Vegas, Nevada, until his death in 2007

Famous Deaths

  • Michael Carmine, American actor (Batteries Not Included; Leviathan; Long Time Companion), dies of AIDS at 30
1989 Highlights

About October 14, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box