Tiananmen Square Massacre
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Historical Events
- 2nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $770,000
Tony Awards
43rd Tony Awards: "The Heidi Chronicles" (play) and "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" (musical) win
- Beijing policeman shoots & wounds Chinese priemer Li Ping
- Eastern Europe's first partial free elections in 40 years held in Poland, Solidarity Party comes to power
- Gas explodes near 2 passenger trains in USSR, kills 100s
- Largest parade in Bronx history honors 350th anniversary
- Red Sox lead Blue Jays 10-0 in 7th, but lose 12-11 in 12 for Blue Jays 12th consecutive victory at Fenway
- Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops clear the square of student protesters, unofficial figures place death toll near 1,000
Famous Deaths
- Andor Kovács, Hungarian classical guitarist, and composer, dies at 60
- Dik Browne, American cartoonist (Hi & Lois, Hagar the Horrible), dies at 71
- Václav Kašlík, Czech opera composer (Krakatit), conductor, and director, dies at 71
About June 4, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wind Beneath My Wings (From "Beaches") - Bette Midler
#1 Song: Sealed With A Kiss - Jason Donovan
