Historical Events
Storm Front
Columbia Records releases "Storm Front", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's eleventh studio album
- Earthquake in San Francisco (6.9) cancels 3rd game of World Series, kills 67
Famous Birthdays
- Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress
1989 Highlights
About October 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 1 day
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