What Happened on May 24, 1989

Historical Events

"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, and produced by George Lucas' Lucasfilms premieres

33rd European Cup: Milan beats Steaua Bucuresti 4-0 at Barcelona
French Nazi war criminal Paul Touvier arrested at the Society of Saint Pius X monastery in Nice

NHL's NY Rangers fire GM & coach Phil Esposito

NY Yankee hurler Lee Gutterman sets record of pitching 30-2/3 innings before giving up his 1st run of season
Sonia Sutcliffe, wife of the Yorkshire Ripper, is awarded £600,000 in damages after winning a libel action against satirical magazine Private Eye (later reduced to £60,000 on appeal).

Weird Al Yankovic records three tracks for his UHF soundtrack

American rapper ("Me, Myself & I"; "No Limit"), born in Oakland, California

Tara Correa-McMullen, American actress (Judging Amy), born in Westminster, Vermont (d. 2005)

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

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