Transbrasil Flight 801 Crashes Near São Paulo, Kills 25 – March 21, 1989

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. Date: June 21, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 21 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

After a stroke two weeks previously, South African President P. W. Botha resigns as leader of the National Party, but stays on as president for six more months. Date: February 3, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 3 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Flying Tiger Line Flight 066 crashes into a hill near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Malaysia, killing four. Date: February 19, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 19 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Oliver North Convicted in Iran-Contra Affair,…

A gun turret explodes on the USS Iowa, killing 47 sailors. Date: April 19, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 19 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989East Germans Cross Hungary-Austria Border at Pan-European Picnic, August 19, 1989The Simpsons Premieres with “Simpsons…

East German Prime Minister Willi Stoph, along with his entire cabinet, is forced to resign after huge anti-government protests. Date: November 7, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Brandenburg Gate Reopens, Marking German Reunification…