Historical Events
- "Chu Chem" closes at Ritz Theater NYC after 44 performances
- Blue Jays fire manager Jimy Williams & replace him with Cito Gaston
- Maxwell House coffee runs ads during "Roe vs Wade" movie despite threat of boycott by right-to-lifers
Summit of Interest
Soviet President Gorbachev visits Beijing for the 1st Sino-Soviet summit in 30 years
- US Basketball League cancels its summer schedule
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Green, American singer (Body and Soul) and film score composer who won 5 Academy Awards, dies at 80
1989 Highlights
About May 15, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
