What Happened on September 19, 1989

Historical Events

Doogie Howser, M.D.

"Doogie Howser, M.D.", starring Neil Patrick Harris as a teenage physician, debuts on ABC

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814

"Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" 4th studio album by Janet Jackson is released (Grammy Award Best Long Form Music Video 1990, Billboard Album of the Year 1990)

  • Appeals court restores America's Cup to US after NY Supreme Court gave it to NZ (NZ protested US's use of a catamaran)
  • Chase Manhattan Discovery Center at Brooklyn Botanic Garden opens
  • French DC-10 crashes near Niger, 171 die

Famous Deaths

  • Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Flanagan, Because of the Cats), dies at 52
  • Willie Steele, American athlete (Olympic gold long jump 1948), dies at 66
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About September 19, 1989

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You - Milli Vanilli
  • UK #1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box