What Happened on June 9, 1989

Historical Events

  • "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" premieres in USA
  • Rare tornado in Philadelphia kills 1

Famous Deaths

  • George Beadle, American geneticist (biochemical genetics - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1958), dies at 85
  • Piet[er J] Lieftinck, Dutch minister of Finance (1945-52), dies
  • Rashid Behbudov, Azerbaijani singer and actor, dies of kidney disease at 73
  • Wolfdietrich Schnurre, German writer, dies at 68
1989 Highlights

About June 9, 1989

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

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Wind Beneath My Wings (From "Beaches") - Bette Midler
  • UK #1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan