What Happened on September 16, 1989

Historical Events

Toronto Film Festival

14th Toronto International Film Festival: "Roger & Me" directed by Michael Moore wins the People's Choice Award

  • Debbye Turner (Mont), 23, crowned 63rd Miss America 1990

Famous Weddings

Natalie Cole

American pop singer Natalie Cole (39) weds second husband American "Rufus" drummer and record producer André Fisher; divorce in 1995

Ivan Lendl

Czech tennis player Ivan Lendl (29) weds Samantha Frankel (21) in Greenwich, Connecticut


Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About September 16, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Don't Wanna Lose You - Gloria Estefan
  • UK #1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box