September 1989 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in September 1989.
The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on September 1989: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 1989?
Events
- 01 Sep 1989 Anything Goes closes at Beaumont Theater NYC after 804 performances
- 02 Sep 1989 Reverend Al Sharpton leads a civil rights march through Bensonhurst.
- 03 Sep 1989 Into the Woods closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 764 performances
- 04 Sep 1989 Beth Daniel wins LPGA Rail Charity Golf Classic
- 05 Sep 1989 Chris Evert last US Open match, she is defeated by Zina Garrison
- 06 Sep 1989 6th MTV Awards: Living Colour wins
- 07 Sep 1989 Representatives of the government of Ethiopia and Eritrean separatists meet in Atlanta with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attempting to broker a peace settlement.
- 08 Sep 1989 George Brett gets his 2,500th hit
- 09 Sep 1989 103rd US Womens Tennis: Steffi Graf beats M Navratilova
- 10 Sep 1989 109th US Mens Tennis: Boris Becker beats Ivan Lendl
- 11 Sep 1989 KSO-AM in Des Moines Iowa changes call letters to KGGO
- 12 Sep 1989 Emmy News and Documentaries Award presentation
- 13 Sep 1989 Les Miserables, opens at Fisher Theatre, Detroit
- 14 Sep 1989 Calgary Flames become 1st NHL team to play in the USSR, win 4-2
- 16 Sep 1989 Debbye Turner (Mont), 23, crowned 63rd Miss America 1990
- 17 Sep 1989 41st Emmy Awards: LA Law, Cheers, Dana Delany and Candice Bergen win
- 19 Sep 1989 French DC-10 crashes near Niger, 171 die
- 20 Sep 1989 Musical Miss Saigon, premieres in London
- 21 Sep 1989 Hurricane Hugo makes landfall in South Carolina, causing US$7 billion in damage.
- 22 Sep 1989 Cards outfielder Leon Durham suspended for 60 days due to drugs
- 23 Sep 1989 Blue Jays bat out of order against Brewers in 6th inning
- 24 Sep 1989 28th Ryder Cup: US and Europe draw, 14-14 at The Belfry, England
- 25 Sep 1989 Archaeologists open Titus of Rhine grave in Amsterdam
- 26 Sep 1989 Last Vietnamese soldiers leave Cambodia
- 27 Sep 1989 Oakland wins AL West and SF wins NL West title
- 29 Sep 1989 Glenn Frey joins Don Henley on-stage
- 30 Sep 1989 Senegambia separates back into Gambia and Senegal
- 04 Sep 1989 In Leipzig, East Germany, the first of weekly demonstration for the legalisation of opposition groups and democratic reforms takes place.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in September 1989?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
- New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
- Gloria Estefan - Don't Wanna Lose You
- Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Black Box - Ride On Time
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - That's What I Like
- Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
- Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
- Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in September 1989?
Clear And Present Danger
By: Tom Clancy
This book is not autographed! ! This controversial bestseller is by Tom Clancy, the legendary techno-thriller master. Jack Ryan, CIA Deputy Director, joins the war against drugs.
King Of The Night
By: Laurence Leamer
This candid and uncensored portrait of Johnny Carson is based on observations from ex-wives, partners, colleagues, family members, friends, and colleagues. It provides a close-up look at America's most well-known talk-show host.
Win, Lose Or Die
By: John Gardner
The London Gazette announcement stated that Bond, James, Commander RNVR, was relieved from his current duties at Foreign Office. Promotion to Captain substantive rank and immediate return to active service. "
Polar Star
By: Martin Cruz Smith
He made too many enemies. He was kicked out of his party membership. Arkady Renko, once Moscow's most prominent criminal investigator, now works in anonymity aboard a Russian factory ship that is working with American trawlers.