What Happened on January 20, 1989

Historical Events

George H. W. Bush Inaugurated

George H. W. Bush inaugurated as 41st US President, Dan Quayle becomes 44th Vice President

Lemieux's 50 Goals

Pittsburgh center Mario Lemieux becomes just the 2nd player in NHL history to score 50 goals in less than 50 games; #50 in 44th game as the Penguins lose 7-3 to the Jets in Winnipeg

Reagan Leaves Office

Reagan becomes 1st US President elected in a "0" year, since 1840, to leave office alive


1989 History

Famous Birthdays

Nick Foles (35 years old)

American NFL quarterback (Super Bowl LII MVP), born in Austin, Texas

Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • Alamgir Kabir, Bangladeshi film director (b. 1938)
  • Beatrice Lillie, actress (Thoroughly Modern Millie), dies at 94
  • Halsey Stevens, American composer (Triskelion), dies at 80
1989 Highlights

About January 20, 1989

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

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