Historical Events
- Beginning of the Tiananmen Square Massacre as Chinese troops open fire on pro-democracy supporters in Beijing
- Houston Astros beat LA Dodgers, 5-4, in 22 innings (7:14:09)
- Leaking pipe in Asha, USSR, causes 2 trains to catch fire; 460 die
Sports History
Nolan Ryan pitches his 2nd one-hitter this season & 11th overall
Sports History
Sportscasting legend Vin Scully broadcasts 23 innings in two different cities on one day
Famous Birthdays
- Daniela Vega, Chilean transgender actress and sinnger (A Fantastic Woman), born in San Miguel, Chile
- Katie Hoff, American swimmer
Famous Weddings
- Country singer Rebe McEntire weds her manager Narvel Blackstone at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Famous Deaths
Ayatollah Khomeini
Ayatollah Khomeini [Ruhollah Khomeini], Supreme leader of Iran (1979-89), dies of a heart attack at 89
- John McCauley, NHL official (b. 1945)
- Scott Ross, American-French harpsichordist (recorded all 555 sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti),dies of AIDS related pneumonia at 38
1989 Highlights
About June 3, 1989
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
