12 April 1989 Calendar
A Look Back at the Day's Events
Wednesday, April 12, 1989
On this day, 33 years ago, the world was a different place. Let's take a trip down memory lane and see what was happening on April 12, 1989.
Birthdays
Some notable birthdays on this day include:
- Lisa Edelstein, American actress and playwright, best known for her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the TV show House, was born on this day.
- Sue Foley, American-Canadian blues singer and guitarist, was also born on April 12, 1989.
Historical Events
- Hillsborough Disaster: On this day, a human crush occurred during a soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, resulting in the deaths of 96 people and injuring over 750.
- Student occupation of Tiananmen Square: In Beijing, China, thousands of students began occupying Tiananmen Square, demanding democratic reforms and an end to corruption. The movement would eventually be brutally suppressed on June 4, 1989.
Sports
- Major League Baseball: The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park.
- National Basketball Association: The Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 111-105 at the Pontiac Silverdome.
Music
- Top of the Charts: The number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was "Like a Prayer" by Madonna.
- New Releases: Albums released on this day included "Cuts Both Ways" by Gloria Estefan and "Cocktail" by Various Artists.
Calendar
Here's what the calendar looked like on April 12, 1989:
| Day | Date | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12 | April | 1989 |
We hope you enjoyed this trip back to April 12, 1989!
