Historical Events
Dead Poets Society
"Dead Poets Society" film starring Robin Williams premieres
Goddess of Democracy
10,000 Chinese soldiers are blocked by 100,000 citizens in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, protecting students demonstrating for democracy
- 14-year-old Scott Isaacs spells spoliator to win 1989 Spelling Bee
- Cincinnati Red Eric Davis hits for cycle
Famous Birthdays
- Freddy Adu, Ghanaian-American footballer
- Steve Smith, Australian cricket batsman and captain (HS 239; NSW CA), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Weddings
James Woods
Actor James Woods (42) weds horse trainer Sarah Owen (26) in Beverly Hills, California
Bill Wyman
Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman (52) weds Mandy Smith (18); divorced in 1993
Famous Deaths
- Dick Mayer, American golfer (US Open 1957), dies from alcoholism complications at 64
- Ted à Beckett, Australian cricket fast bowler (4 Tests, 3 wickets; Victoria), dies at 81
1989 Highlights
About June 2, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream") - Michael Damian
#1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman
