What Happened on October 24, 1989

Historical Events

  • After a weeks delay due to earthquake, World Series game 3 is played

Event of Interest

American televangelist Jim Bakker is sentenced to 45 years in prison for fraud but the sentence is later reduced to eight years on appeal

  • France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
1989 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Eliza Taylor-Cotter, Australian actress (Neighbours), born in Melbourne, Australia

PewDiePie (34 years old)

Swedish YouTube star, born in Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Shenae Grimes (also Grimes-Beech), Canadian-American (90210 - "Annie"), born in Toronto, Ontario
Born in 1989
1989 Highlights

About October 24, 1989

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: That's What I Like - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers