Historical Events
- Longest Cab Ride Ever: 14,000 miles costs $16,000!
Historic Event
Nelson Mandela receives a BA from University of South Africa
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? 33 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman