Historical Events
- Longest Cab Ride Ever: 14,000 miles costs $16,000!
Event of Interest
Nelson Mandela receives a BA from University of South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Famous Deaths
- Dan Alderson, American scientist (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and sci-fi fandom figure, dies of diabetes at 47
1989 Highlights
About May 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
