What Happened on June 11, 1989

Historical Events

French Open Men's Tennis

French Open Men's Tennis: American Michael Chang wins lone career Grand Slam title; beats Stefan Edberg of Sweden 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2; at 17 years, 110 days, becomes youngest male to win a Grand Slam singles title

  • Senior Tournament Players Championship Men's Golf, TPC of Sawgrass: Orville Moody wins by 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Charles Coody

Famous Birthdays

  • Maya Moore, American basketball small forward (WNBA C'ship 2011, 13 [MVP], 15, 17; WNBA MVP 2014; 6×WNBA All-Star; 5×All-WNBA First Team; Olympic gold 2012, 16; Minnesota Lynx), born in Jefferson City, Missouri
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • Jack McMahon, American basketball guard and coach (player Rochester Royal, St. Louis Hawks; coach Cincinnati Royals, San Diego Rockets, Pittsburgh Condors), dies at 60
1989 Highlights

About June 11, 1989

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block
  • UK #1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan