What Happened on March 20, 1989

Historical Events

Sports History

Baseball announces Reds manager Pete Rose is under investigation

  • Richard J Kerr replaces Robert M Gates as deputy director of CIA

Famous Birthdays

  • Tamim Iqbal, Bangladeshi cricketer
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Gifford [John Lennox], American actor (Time Lock, 2001: A Space Odyssey), dies at 78
  • Archie Bleyer, American orchestra leader (Arthur Godfrey), dies at 79
1989 Highlights

About March 20, 1989

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Living Years - Mike + The Mechanics
  • UK #1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna