What Happened on May 15, 1989

Historical Events

  • Maxwell House coffee runs ads during "Roe vs Wade" movie despite threat of boycott by right-to-lifers
  • MLB Toronto Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams, and replace him with Cito Gaston
  • Revival of Mitch Leigh and Ted Allen's musical closes at Ritz Theater, NYC, after 45 performances

Summit of Interest

Soviet President Gorbachev visits Beijing for the 1st Sino-Soviet summit in 30 years

  • US Basketball League cancels its summer schedule
1989 History

Famous Deaths

  • Johnny Green, American singer (Body and Soul) and film score composer who won 5 Academy Awards, dies at 80
1989 Highlights

About May 15, 1989

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul
  • UK #1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman