Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Ghostbusters II", American supernatural comedy film sequel, directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd premieres
Event of Interest
Funeral for Imre Nagy, leader of Hungarian uprising in 1956
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, and Suzanne Vega headline; other performers include: Bhundu Boys, Fairground Attraction, Hothouse Flowers, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens, Yossou N'Dour, Pixies, The Proclaimers, Throwing Muses, The Waterboys, Lucinda Williams, Womack & Womack, and Flaco Jiménez
- Only 17 holes-in-one recorded since US open began, today 4 more are made all on 6th hole (Weaver, Wiebe, Pate & Price)
Famous Birthdays
- Odion Ighalo, Nigerian footballer, born in Lagos, Nigeria
Famous Weddings
Hugh Laurie
Actor Hugh Laurie (30) weds theatre administrator Jo Green in Camden, London
About June 16, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block
#1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan