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