1989
Denmark introduces the world's first legal same-sex registered partnerships.
Denmark introduces the world's first legal same-sex registered partnerships.
1989 in History
74 events found for 1989
1989
A coup in Panama City is suppressed and 11 participants are executed.
A coup in Panama City is suppressed and 11 participants are executed.
1989
Wayne Gretzky becomes the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL.
Wayne Gretzky becomes the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL.
1989
The 6.9 Mw Loma Prieta earthquake shakes the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast, killing 63.
The 6.9 Mw Loma Prieta earthquake shakes the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Coast, killing 63.
1989
The East German Politburo votes to remove Erich Honecker from his role as General Secretary.
The East German Politburo votes to remove Erich Honecker from his role as General Secretary.
1989
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-34 to deploy the Jupiter-bound Galileo space probe.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-34 to deploy the Jupiter-bound Galileo space probe.
1989
The convictions of the Guildford Four are quashed by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, after they had spent 15…
The convictions of the Guildford Four are quashed by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, after they had spent 15…
1989
In Honduras, 131 people are killed when a Boeing 727 crashes on approach to Toncontín International Airport near the…
In Honduras, 131 people are killed when a Boeing 727 crashes on approach to Toncontín International Airport near the…
1989
The Hungarian Republic officially replaces the communist Hungarian People's Republic.
The Hungarian Republic officially replaces the communist Hungarian People's Republic.
1989
Bankruptcy of Wärtsilä Marine, the biggest bankruptcy in the Nordic countries up until then.
Bankruptcy of Wärtsilä Marine, the biggest bankruptcy in the Nordic countries up until then.
1989
An explosion at the Houston Chemical Complex in Pasadena, Texas, which registered a 3.5 on the Richter magnitude…
An explosion at the Houston Chemical Complex in Pasadena, Texas, which registered a 3.5 on the Richter magnitude…
1989
The first leg of the 1989 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira is held at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
The first leg of the 1989 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira is held at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
1989
China Airlines Flight 204 crashes after takeoff from Hualien Airport in Taiwan, killing all 54 people on board.
China Airlines Flight 204 crashes after takeoff from Hualien Airport in Taiwan, killing all 54 people on board.
1989
Aloha Island Air Flight 1712, a Twin Otter 300, crashed into terrain at night in Hawaii killing all 20 occupants…
Aloha Island Air Flight 1712, a Twin Otter 300, crashed into terrain at night in Hawaii killing all 20 occupants…