Historical Events
Roger and Me
"Roger and Me", the first documentary directed by Michael Moore, premieres at the Telluride Film Festival
Tennis Open
Chris Evert becomes the first player ever to win 100 matches in the US National/Open Tennis Championship by beating Patricia Tarabinia 6-2, 6-4
- Princess Anne & Mark Phillips announce their separation
Anything Goes
Revival of Cole Porter's musical "Anything Goes" closes at Beaumont Theater, NYC, after 804 performances
1989 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Kaulitz, Germany singer-songwriter (Tokio Hotel), born in Leipzig, East Germany
- Juliana Lohmann, Brazilian actress, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- A. Bartlett Giamatti, American MLB Commissioner (1989) and President of Yale University (1978-86), dies of a heart attack at 51
- Tadeusz Sendzimir, American inventor (b. 1894)
1989 Highlights
About September 1, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul
- #1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers