Historical Events
Hockey Hall of Fame
Darryl Sittler, Vladislav Tretiak, and Herbie Lewis are inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as players, along with builders Alan Eagleson and Father David Bauer
Sports History
Oakland Raiders promote 42-year-old Art Shell as the first African-American to be an NFL head coach in modern times; takes over from Mike Shanahan
Coup d'état
Panamanian Defense Force attempted coup of Manuel Noriega fails
Famous Deaths
- Del Wool [Adelaide Hazelwood], American country musician, dies at 69
- Hans Deutgen, Swedish archer (World C'ship gold individual 1947, 48, 49, 50; team 1948), dies at 72
- Joseph Wybran, Belgian physician and Jewish leader, murdered in mysterious circumstances at 49
- Norman Yardley, English cricket batsman and captain (20 Tests; Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1948), dies of a stroke at 74
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About October 3, 1989
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miss You Much - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box
