What Happened on March 22, 1989

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Historical Events

  • Clint Malarchuk of the Buffalo Sabres suffers a near-fatal injury when another player accidentally slits his throat.

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Pete Rozelle announces retirement as NFL commissioner after 29 years

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle
NFL Commissioner
Pete Rozelle
  • US Supreme Court upholds 1 person 1 vote rule of NYC Board of Estimate

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestJ.J. Watt

J.J. Watt [Justin James], American NFL player (Houston Texans), born in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Football Player J.J. Watt
Football Player
J.J. Watt