Date: June 21, 1989
Independent Air Flight 1851 strikes Pico Alto mountain while on approach to Santa Maria Airport in the Azores, killing all 144 passengers on board. Date: February 8, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 8 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989USS…
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 → 📅 Other events on August 2 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Kegworth Air Disaster: British Midland Flight 92…
The Montreal Protocol comes into force, stopping the use of chemicals contributing to ozone depletion. Date: January 1, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 1 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989American Embassy in Kabul Closed January 30, 1989Iran-Contra Affair: Oliver…
The National Cold Fusion Institute opened in Salt Lake City. Date: August 7, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 7 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Khomeini Fatwa Targets Salman Rushdie, February 14, 1989USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion Kills 47 Sailors…
Hillsborough disaster: A human crush occurs at Hillsborough Stadium, home of Sheffield Wednesday, in the FA Cup Semi-final, resulting in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans. Date: April 15, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 15 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The Monkseaton shootings occur in Tyne and Wear, England. One is killed and 16 are injured. Date: April 30, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1989 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Burma Junta Puts Aung San Suu Kyi Under House…