What Happened on October 21, 1989

Historical Events

  • "Dangerous Games" closes at Nederlander Theater NYC after 4 performances
  • Betram Lee & Peter Bynoe purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65m - 1st African American owners of a major sports team,
  • Buck Helm found alive after being buried 4 days, in San Francisco earthquake
  • Houston becomes 1st major college team to gain 1000 yards in a game
1989 History

Famous Deaths

  • Jean Image, Hungarian-born French animator (b. 1910)
1989 Highlights

About October 21, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 7 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: That's What I Like - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers