1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1989th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 989th year of …

Historical events from year 1989. Learn about 755 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1989 or search by date or keyword.

Sep 25, 2024 · From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll …

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 23 intriguing facts about the year 1989, a pivotal year in history marked by significant global events and cultural milestones.

On April 8, 1989, California Angels rookie pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, makes his Major League Baseball debut in a 7-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

Jun 18, 2009 · In a way that was only dimly perceived 20 years ago, elements such as multinational business, technological innovation and personal faith now shape our world just …

Oct 15, 2016 · What happened in the year 1989 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1989.

Feb 7, 2025 · A year full of political tensions, 1989 was a turbulent time. Salman Rushdie’s Whitbread Award winning novel The Satanic Verses caused tension between the UK and Iran, …

August 5 – Congress passes the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which is signed into law by President Bush on August 9. The act provides a $166-billion …

Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini declares author Salman Rushdie's book The Satanic Verses offensive and sentences him to death (Feb. 14). Tens of thousands of Chinese students take over …