Historical Events
- A solar flare from the Sun creates a geomagnetic storm that affects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on Toronto's stock market.
- Roger Kingdom of USA sets 110m hurdle record (12.92) in Zurich
Famous Deaths
- Amanda Blake [Beverly Louise Neill], American actress (Gunsmoke), dies at 60
About August 16, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 7 months and 4 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
