What Happened on November 6, 1989

Historical Events

  • US marshals & FCC seize pirate radio station WJPL in Brooklyn

Famous Birthdays

  • Jozy Altidore, American footballer, born in Livingston, New Jersey
Born in 1989

Famous Deaths

  • Dickie Goodman, American parody singer and producer ("The Flying Saucer"; "Energy Crisis '74"; "Mr. Jaws"), dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at 55
  • Yusaku Matsuda, Japanese actor (Detective Story), dies of cancer at 40
1989 Highlights

About November 6, 1989

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: When I See You Smile - Bad English
  • UK #1 Song: All Around The World - Lisa Stansfield