1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1989th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 989th year of …

Historical events from year 1989. Learn about 755 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1989 or search by date or keyword.

Sep 25, 2024 · From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll …

Nov 7, 2025 · Discover 23 intriguing facts about the year 1989, a pivotal year in history marked by significant global events and cultural milestones.

Feb 7, 2025 · A year full of political tensions, 1989 was a turbulent time. Salman Rushdie’s Whitbread Award winning novel The Satanic Verses caused tension between the UK and Iran, …

Jul 2, 2025 · Beyond the often-cited fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 witnessed key developments within the US across economics, politics, and culture, many of which laid the groundwork for …

Scholar Interviews Four scholars focus on the history & events surrounding 1989 through primary sources.

August 5 – Congress passes the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, which is signed into law by President Bush on August 9. The act provides a $166-billion …

Major Events of 1989 Free election held for Soviet Congress of Deputies Solidarity wins elections in Poland Berlin Wall comes down Havel becomes president of Czechoslovakia Nicole …

Jun 26, 2019 · It was a pretty momentous year. A few things about 1989: ONE: The world changed. The Berlin Wall came down. The Soviet Union was in the midst of collapse. Pro …