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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Jul 2, 2025 · Beyond the often-cited fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 witnessed key developments within the US across economics, politics, and culture, many of which laid the groundwork for …