Date: August 25, 1989
The San Bernardino train disaster kills four people, only to be followed a week later by an underground gasoline pipeline explosion, which kills two more people. Date: May 12, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 12 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Iranian leader Ruhollah Khomeini issues a fatwa encouraging Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses. Date: February 14, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 14 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Hillsborough Disaster: 97 Liverpool Fans Die at…
Douglas Wilder wins the governor's seat in Virginia, becoming the first elected African American governor in the United States. Date: November 7, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Burma Junta Puts Aung San Suu…
In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the Exxon Valdez spills 240,000 barrels (38,000Β m3) of crude oil after running aground. Date: March 24, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 24 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Margaret Thatcher Introduces Scotland Poll Tax,…
The San Bernardino train disaster kills four people, only to be followed a week later by an underground gasoline pipeline explosion, which kills two more people. Date: May 12, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 12 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events…
David Dinkins becomes the first African American to be elected Mayor of New York City. Date: November 7, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989MiloΕ‘eviΔ Delivers Gazimestan Speech at Kosovo Battle Anniversary, June 28,…