What Happened on June 22, 1989

Historical Events

  • Business Day reports that SA is about to test an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads

Famous Deaths

  • Bengt Johansson, Finnish composer, dies at 74
  • Henri Sauguet [Poupard], French organist and composer (Symphonie Expiatoire), dies at 88
  • Lucien Saulnier, Canadian politician, dies at 72
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About June 22, 1989

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Satisfied - Richard Marx
  • UK #1 Song: Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul Ii Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler