Historical Events
- 1st regular-season matchup of defending Cy Young Award winners
Sports History
Frank Viola & Mets outduel Orel Hershiser & Dodgers 1-0
Famous Birthdays
- Cécile McLorin Salvant, American jazz vocalist (Cecile, WomanChild), born in Miami, Florida
- Trixie Mattel [Brian Firkus], American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and television personality (The Trixie & Katya Show), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Alsop, American political newspaper columnist (Men Around the President), dies at 78
1989 Highlights
About August 28, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Swing The Mood - Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
