On This Day

What Happened on January 1, 1989

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

1st Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Helena Suková & Miloslav Mečíř win inaugural event for Czechoslovakia; beat Australian pair Hana Mandlíková & Pat Cash 6-2, 6-4 for 2-0 victory

Tennis Player and Gold Medalist Miloslav Mecir
Tennis Player and Gold Medalist
Miloslav Mecir
Tennis Player and Four-Time Major Champion Hana Mandlikova
Tennis Player and Four-Time Major Champion
Hana Mandlikova
Tennis Player & Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash
Tennis Player & Wimbledon Champion
Pat Cash
  • NYC transit fare rises from $1.00 to $1.15
  • Year of the Young Reader begins

Famous Birthdays

  • Jason Pierre-Paul, American NFL linebacker (Pro Bowl 2011-12; Super Bowl 2011, New York Giants), born in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Famous Weddings


LoveWedding of Interest

Actor Leonard Nimoy (57) weds actress Susan Bay

Actor Leonard Nimoy
Actor
Leonard Nimoy

1989 Highlights

About January 1, 1989

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn


What Happened in 1989

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