Historical Events
Sports History
Mike Tyson gets 2nd speeding ticket for drag racing in Albany, New York
Field of Dreams
National release of "Field of Dreams", a sports fantasy drama film based on W. P. Kinsella's novel "Shoeless Joe", starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster in his final film role
Famous Birthdays
Chris Brown (35 years old)
American R&B singer ("Run It!"; "Kiss Kiss"), and actor (This Christmas), born in Tappahannock, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Frank Easton, cricket wicket-keeper (NSW 1933-39), dies
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About May 5, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Prayer - Madonna
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Bangles
