What Happened on March 4, 1989

Historical Events

  • Eastern Airlines machinists strike
  • Javier Sotomayor high jumps indoor world record (2.43m)

Louvre Pyramid

The Louvre Pyramid designed by I. M. Pei is inaugurated by French President François Mitterrand in Paris


1989 History

Famous Weddings

Kevin Kline

Actress Phoebe Cates marries fellow actor Kevin Kline

Famous Deaths

  • Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes, American jazz and R&B guitarist (Art Tatum), dies of meningitis at 72

About March 4, 1989

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson
  • UK #1 Song: Belfast Child - Simple Minds