What Happened on May 29, 1989

Historical Events

Sports History

Philadelphia Phillies 12-time All Star 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt retires from MLB at 39

Goddess of Democracy

Student pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square, China construct a replica of the Statue of Liberty, naming it the Goddess of Democracy


Famous Birthdays

  • Ezekiel Ansah, Ghanaian NFL defensive end (Pro Bowl 2015, Seattle Seahawks), born in Accra, Ghana
  • Riley Keough, American actress and model, grand daughter of Elvis Presley, born in Santa Monica, California
  • Sanah Kadoura, Lebanese-Canadian jazz drummer and percussionist, born in Calgary, Alberta
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • John Cipollina, American rock guitarist (Quicksilver Messenger Service), dies from a longterm lung disease at 45
1989 Highlights

About May 29, 1989

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

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream") - Michael Damian
  • UK #1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul Mccartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman