Historical Events
16th American Music Awards
16th American Music Awards: Randy Travis and George Michael win
- American Olympic diving silver medallist Bruce Kimball, is sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing 2 teenagers in a drunk driving accident; serves 4 years
- Five Pharaoh sculptures from 1470 BC found at temple of Luxor
- Joel Steinberg found guilty of 1st degree manslaughter of daughter
- Last day of 1st class cricket for Dav Whatmore
- The American embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan closes.
Famous Birthdays
- Khleo Thomas, American actor and rapper, born in Anchorage, Alaska
Famous Deaths
- Ruth Shaw Wylie, American composer (Spring Madness; Psychogram; Nova), and educator (Wayne State University, 1949-69), dies at 72
1989 Highlights
About January 30, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 30 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