The Year was 1989...

What happened in 1989...

• • George H. W. Bush became President on January 20, 1989

  • The fall of the Berlin wall November 9th, 1989.

  • US jury convicts Oliver North in Iran-Contra affair May 4, 1989

  • Arsenio Hall becomes first African American to host nightly talk show.

  • Cold War comes to an end.

  • Exxon Oil disaster happens off the coast of Alaska in March.

  • Lucille Ball dies April 26th.

  • Tienanmen Square protest in China leaves 3000-7000 dead.

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are overnight sensation.

  • Rob Lowe is discovered in soft porn video with underage girl.

  • Milli Vanilli win best new artist of 1989, but are stripped of their Grammy in 1990 when it’s discovered they were lip-syncing.

  • Soviet Union officially withdraws from Afghanistan.

  • Parents of two Judas Priests fans sue the band claiming subliminal messages in their song "Better By You, Better Than Me" caused their sons suicide.

  • Top Song of the Year: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins.

  • The RIAA releases first black and white universal parental warning sticker.

  • Pepsi pulls commercial set to Madonna's "Like A Prayer" because religious groups are offended.

  • Best Video Of Year Award: This Note's For You - Neil Young

  • Top Grossing Movie Of Year: Batman (251+ million)

  • Top TV Show: Rosanne.

  • Cindy Crawford hosts the House Of Style.

  • First Heavy Metal Grammy given to Jethro Tull.

  • FBI writes rap group NWA informing them that the bureau doesn't appreciate their song "F**ck Tha Police".

Cost of Living in 1989...

• • A postage stamp was 25 cents

  • Bread was $1.29

  • Milk was $2.14

  • Gas was $1.08

  • The average car was $8,243.00

  • The average individual income was $14,347.00

  • The average house was $124,348.00

In Sports...

• • The San Francisco 49'ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengels (20-16) in the Super Bowl

  • The Oakland A's defeated the SF Giants (4-0) in the World Series

  • The Detroit Pistons defeated the LA Lakers (4-0) in the NBA Championship

  • Calgary defeated Montreal in the Stanley Cup

In Entertainment...

• • Grammys awarded in 1989: Record of the Year: "Don't Worry Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin - Album of the Year: Faith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS) - Song of the Year: "Don't Worry Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin, songwriter

  • Academy Award, Best Picture: Rain Man, Mark Johnson, producer (United Artists)