Historical Events
Bill Walsh Retires
After winning his third Super Bowl as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Bill Walsh retires
Super Bowl XXIII
Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, FL: San Francisco 49ers beat Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16; MVP: Jerry Rice, SF, WR
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Deaths
- Willie Wells, American Baseball HOF shortstop (10 NgL All Star; 2 × Cuban League MVP; Chicago American Giants, Newark Eagles), dies at 82
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About January 22, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Two Hearts - Phil Collins
- #1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney