Historical Events
- "Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child" premieres
- Geoff Marsh & Mark Taylor complete 329 opening stand v England
Voyager 2 Spacecraft
Voyager 2 discovers two partial rings of Neptune
1989 History
Famous Deaths
- John Meillon, Australian actor (Wild Duck, Crocodile Dundee), dies of cirrhosis at 55
About August 11, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
#1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
