Historical Events
Boston Marathon
93rd Boston Marathon: Abebe Mekonen of Ethiopia takes men's race in 2:09:06; Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway wins her 2nd women's title in 2:24:33
- Maximum NY State unemployment benefits raised to $245 per week
- Polish labor union granted legal status
- Soviet-US agreement allows Soviets to fight US pros
Famous Birthdays
- Avriel "Avi" Kaplan, American pop bass vocalist (Pentatonix, 2011-2017; Avriel & the Sequoias), born in Visalia, California
Famous Deaths
- Charles Lampkin, dies
1989 Highlights
About April 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
- #1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles