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