What Happened on September 5, 1989

Historical Events

Tennis Open

Chris Evert's final US Open tennis match; defeated by Zina Garrison 7-6, 6-2 in the quarter finals

The Joan Rivers Show

Daytime talk show "The Joan Rivers Show" hosted by Joan Rivers premieres on US TV

  • Deborah Norville becomes news anchor of Today Show
1989 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Elena Delle Donne, American basketball player (Washington Mystics), born in Wilmington, Delaware
  • Kat Graham, American actress and singer (The Vampire Diaries), born in Geneva, Switzerland
Born in 1989
1989 Highlights

About September 5, 1989

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block
  • UK #1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box