What Happened on February 3, 1989

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
Born in 1989

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

  • US #1 Song: When I'm With You - Sheriff
  • UK #1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney