What Happened on March 8, 1989

Historical Events

  • "Heidi Chronicles" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 621 performances
  • Roger Kingdom runs indoor world record 60m hurdles (7.37 secs)

Famous Birthdays

  • Ming Xi, Chinese model, born in Shanghai, China
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • Stuart Hamblen, American singer and composer (This Ole House), dies at 80
1989 Highlights

About March 8, 1989

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
  • UK #1 Song: Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan