What Happened on February 24, 1989

Historical Events

  • 150 million year old fossil egg found in Utah with a fossilized dinosaur embryo inside, the oldest dinosaur egg yet found in the Northern Hemisphere
  • Harold E Ballard sells CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats to David Braley

Sports History

Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán wins 4th world title in different weight divisions when he beats Iran Barkley in a 12 round split decision in Atlantic City; 37-year-old Durán wins WBC middleweight title

Film & TV History

Stalker Margaret Ray found in David Letterman's home, claims to be his wife

  • US Boeing 747 loses parts of roof over Pacific, 9 die
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
1989 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Kaluuya, British actor and writer (Get Out), born in London, England
  • Kosta Koufos, American-Greek basketball player
Born in 1989

Famous Weddings

Tim Burton

Film director Tim Burton (30) weds photographer Lena Gieseke

1989 Highlights

About February 24, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Straight Up - Paula Abdul
  • UK #1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds