Historical Events
- The U.S. Congress recognizes Terry Anderson's continued captivity in Beirut.
Famous Deaths
- Harry Cave, New Zealand cricketer (New Zealand captain 1955-56), dies at 66
- Jan DeGaetani, American contemporary classical concert mezzo-soprano, dies of leukemia at 56
- Robert Penn Warren, American poet and novelist (All the King's Men, Pulitzer 1946), dies at 84
1989 Highlights
About September 15, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Wanna Lose You - Gloria Estefan
#1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box