What Happened on April 26, 1989

Historical Events

  • AT&T announces NJ's 201 area code will split into 908 & 201

Mike Tyson' Speeding Ticket

Mike Tyson gets a speeding ticket for drag racing his Lamborghini in Albany, New York

Famous Deaths

Lucille Ball (1911-1989)

American comedienne and actress (I Love Lucy; Mame), dies of a heart attack at 77

Died in 1989 1989 Highlights

About April 26, 1989

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles