Historical Events
- 0°F (-18°C) or below in 15 US states
De Klerk Succeeds Botha
F. W. de Klerk replaces P. W. Botha as South Africa's National Party leader
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Perišić, Croatian football player (Inter Milan), born in Split, Yugoslavia
Famous Deaths
- Ondrej Nepela, Slovak figure skater (Olympic gold men's singles 1972; World C'ships gold 1971, 72, 73), dies from cancer of the lymph nodes at 38
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About February 2, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: When I'm With You - Sheriff
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
