Historical Events
- Bikenibau Paeniu installed as premier of Tuvalu
- Jan Syse becomes premier of Norway
Famous Deaths
- Cornel Wilde [Kornel Lajos Weisz], Hungarian-American actor (Sword of Lancelot, High Sierra, 5th Musketeer), dies at 74
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About October 16, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: That's What I Like - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
