Historical Events
- "Byker Grove" begins broadcasting on the BBC
- Cubs Jerome Walton wins the NL Rookie of Year
- Douglas Wilder wins election for Governor of Virginia, 1st African-American elected to the office in any state
- Hong Kong's MTR Lam Tin Station comes into service
Famous Birthdays
- Can Yaman, Turkish actor (Erkenci Kuş), born in Istanbul, Turkey
- Giancarlo Stanton, American MLB player (New York Yankees), born in Panorama City, California
Famous Deaths
- Andre Kloos, Dutch trade union leader (NVV)/chairman (VARA), dies at 67
About November 8, 1989
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: When I See You Smile - Bad English
#1 Song: All Around The World - Lisa Stansfield
