Historical Events
- 12 European nations agree to ban chlorofluorocarbon production by 2000
- GreenLeft (GroenLinks) political party forms from merger of four left-wing parties: the Communist Party, the Pacifist Socialist Party, the Political Party of Radicals, and the Evangelical People's Party in the Netherlands
Music History
Madonna's "Like a Prayer" premieres on worldwide Pepsi commercial
Sports History
NY Mets stars Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry famously nearly come to blows in front of reporters and TV crews at spring training
- Tanker Exxon Houston runs aground in Hawaii, spills 117,000 gallons of oil
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Woakes, English cricket all-rounder (HS 137, BB 6/17; Warwickshire CCC), born in Birmingham, England
About March 2, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
#1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds
