What Happened on September 1, 1989

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
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

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

  • US #1 Song: Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul
  • UK #1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers