Historical Events
Sports History
1st playoff goal scored by a goalie, Ron Hextall of visiting Philadelphia Flyers shoots into Washington Capitols empty net while his team is shorthanded in 8-5 win
- Flyers, scores short-handed into an empty net beating Caps 8-5
Famous Birthdays
- Scott Boland, Australian cricket fast bowler (only second male Aboriginal player to play Test Cricket for Australia; BB 6/7), born in Melbourne, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Henk van Galen Last, Dutch journalist, dies at 68
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About April 11, 1989
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
