Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Do the Right Thing", directed by Spike Lee, starring Danny Aiello and Ossie Davis premieres at the Cannes Film Festival
- Dow Jones Avg passes 2,500 mark for 1st time, closes at 2,501.1
TV Show Appearance
Sue Ellen's (Linda Gray) last appearance on TV show "Dallas"
1989 History
Famous Deaths
- Abel Herzberg, Russian-Dutch Jewish lawyer (Eichmann in Jerusalem), dies at 95
- Robert Webber, American actor (12 Angry Men, Moonlighting, 79 Park Avenue), dies of Lou Gehrig's disease at 64
About May 19, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 8 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
