Egyptian Flag Raised at Taba, Ending Israeli Occupation March 19, 1989
Date: March 19, 1989
Date: March 19, 1989
Ufa train disaster: A natural gas explosion near Ufa, Russia, kills 575 as two trains passing each other throw sparks near a leaky pipeline. Date: June 4, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 4 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989U.S….
The Chinese authorities declare martial law in the face of pro-democracy demonstrations, setting the scene for the Tiananmen Square massacre. Date: May 20, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 20 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Transbrasil Flight 801 Crashes Near…
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 1989United Express Flight 2415 Crashes in Pasco,…
Aloha Island Air Flight 1712, a Twin Otter 300, crashed into terrain at night in Hawaii killing all 20 occupants onboard. Date: October 28, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 28 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Exxon Valdez Oil Spill…
Iran and the United Kingdom break diplomatic relations after a fight over Salman Rushdie and his controversial novel, The Satanic Verses. Date: March 7, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 7 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Second Optional Protocol Abolishes…
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972. Date: August 2, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 2 π Events on this day in 1989 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Alaska March…