1989 Facts and Trivia
World Series Champions: Oakland Athletics
Superbowl XXIII Champions: San Francisco 49ers
NBA Champions: Detroit Pistons
Stanley Cup Champs: Calgary Flamers
U.S. Open Golf Curtis Strange
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Boris Becker/Steffi Graf
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Boris Becker/Steffi Graf
NCAA Football Champions: Miami
NCAA Basketball Champions: Michigan
Kentucky Derby: Sunday Silence
Sports Hero:  
The Hotties: Elle Macpherson
The Heartthrob(s):  
"The Quote" "Fahrvergnügen" - Volkswagon
I'll have whatever she's having" - Rob Reiner's mother in When Harry Met Sally
Miss America: Gretchen Carlson (Anoka, MN)
Miss USA: Gretchen Polhemus (Texas)
The Scandal: Allegations that Major League Baseball star Pete Rose gambled on the Game become public.

The Exxon Valdez oil spill in which the tanker hit Prince William Sound's Bligh Reef and spilled an estimated 11 to 30 million gallons of oil on March 24. The captain, Joseph Hazelwood, was drinking at the time.
Nerd News:  
The Habit:  
1st appearances & 1989's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Sega Genesis , Polly Pockets , Nintendo Game Boy, Trolls*
Best Film Oscar Winner: Driving Miss Daisy
The Big Movies:
(according to boxofficemojo)		 1. Batman
2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
3. Lethal Weapon 2
4. Look Who's talking
5. Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
6. Back To The Future Part II
7. Ghostbusters II
8. Driving Miss Dasy
9. Parenthood
10. Dead Poets Society
1989 Billboard
Number One Songs

December 24, 1988- January 13, 1989:
Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison

January 14 - January 20:
My Prerogative- Bobby Brown

January 21 - February 3:
Two Hearts - Phil Collins

February 4 - February 10:
When I'm With You - Sheriff

February 11 - March 3:
Straight Up Paula Abdul

March 4 - March 24:
Lost In Your Eyes - Debbie Gibson

March 25 - March 31:
The Living Years - Mike & The Mechanics

April 1 - April 7:
Eternal Flame - The Bangles

April 8 - April 14:
The Look - Roxette

April 15 - April 21:
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals

April 22 - May 12:
Like a Prayer - Madonna

May 13 - May 19:
I'll Be There for You - Bon Jovi

May 20 - June 2:
Forever Your Girl - Paula Abdul

June 3 - June 9:
Rock On - Michael Damian

June 10 - June 16:
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler

June 17- June 23:
I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block

June 24 - June 30:
Satisfied - Richard Marx

July 1 - July 7:
Baby Don't Forget My Number - Milli Vanilli

July 8 - July 14:
Good Thing - Fine Young Cannibals

July 15 - July 21:
If You Don't Know Me By Now - Simply Red

July 22 - August 4:
Toy Soldiers - Martika

August 5 - August 11:
Batdance = Prince

August 12 - September 1:
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx

September 2 - September 8:
Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul

September 9 - September 15:
Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block

September 16 - September 22:
Don't Wanna Lose You - Gloria Estefan

September 23 - October 6:
Girl I'm Gonna Miss You - Milli Vanilli

October 7 - November 3:
Miss You Much - Janet Jackson

November 4 - November 10:
Listen to Your Heart - Roxette

November 11 - November 24:
When I See You Smile - Bad English

November 25 - December 9:
Blame It On the Rain - Milli Vanilli

December 9 - December 22:
We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel

December 23, 1989 - January 13, 1990:
Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins

*Trolls appeared first in Europe in 1956. The first Trolls were released in the United States in 1961
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