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