Historical Events
- US beats Guatemala 2-1 in 3rd round of 1990 world soccer cup
Famous Deaths
- Hy Gardner, American newspaper columnist (New York Herald Tribune, 1951-66), and television panelist, dies at 80
- John Matuszak, American NFL defensive end, 1973-82 (Oakland Raiders and 3 other teams), and actor (Caveman; The Goonies), dies of an accidental propoxyphene overdose at 38
- Stanley David Griggs, American astronaut (STS 51-D), dies in plane crash at 59 (b. 1939)
1989 Highlights
About June 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block
#1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan
