Historical Events
- Baseball's National League announces Yanks' broadcaster Bill White will its 1st African American President
Coup Overthrows Stroessner
Military coup overthrows Paraguayan Dictator Alfredo Stroessner who flees to Brazil
Famous Birthdays
- Ryne Sanborn, American actor
- Slobodan Rajković, Serbian soccer centre-back (19 caps; OFK Beograd, Hamburger SV, Palermo FC), born in Belgrade, Serbia
Famous Deaths
- Glenna Collett-Vare, American golfer (6-time US Amateur champion), dies at 85
- John Cassavetes, Greek-American actor, film director, and screenwriter (Dirty Dozen, Rosemary's Baby), dies at 59
1989 Highlights
About February 3, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: When I'm With You - Sheriff
- #1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney