What Happened on August 8, 1989

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange resigns after 5 years on a no confidence issue

New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange
New Zealand Prime Minister
David Lange
  • US space shuttle STS-28 launched

Famous Birthdays

  • Sesil Karatantcheva, Bulgarian tennis player