Historical Events
- 39th Berlin International Film Festival: "Rain Man" wins the Golden Bear
NBA Hall of Fame
Celtic KC Jones & Cavalier Lenny Wilkens elected to NBA Hall of Fame
Miami Vice's 100th
Miami Vice's 100th episode seen on TV
- Minor League Football System opens organizational meeting, St Louis
- Ron Brown chosen 1st African American chairman of a major US party (Democrats)
- Test Cricket debut of Aaqib Javed, Pak v NZ age 16 years 189 days
- To gain deregulation WWF admits pro wrestling is an exhibition & not a sport, in a NJ court
- Tony Robinson of Jamaica becomes Nottingham's 1st black sheriff
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Deaths
- Dan Kelly, Canadian-born NHL sportscaster ("He shoots, he scores!"), dies of cancer at 52,
1989 Highlights
About February 10, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
