Berlin Wall Tearing Begins in Germany – November 10, 1989

Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés. Date: December 16, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 16 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Flying Tiger…

Kegworth air disaster: British Midland Flight 92, a Boeing 737-400, crashes into the M1 motorway, killing 47 of the 126 people on board. Date: January 8, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 8 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Sudan Coup…

Ron Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee, becoming the first African American to lead a major American political party. Date: February 10, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Marchioness Sinks on…

Margaret Thatcher's new local government tax, the Community Charge (commonly known as the "poll tax"), is introduced in Scotland. Date: April 1, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989The Troubles: Derryard Checkpoint Attack Kills…

United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of the business-class section. Date: February 24, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 24 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Brandenburg Gate Reopens,…