: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and North Yemen formed a common market known as the Arab Cooperation Council.
: William Hayden was sworn in as the Governor-General of Australia . Sports Highlights
signed a three-year, $7.9 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sexteen February 1989
February 16, 1989, was a day marked by a major breakthrough in a high-profile criminal investigation, a legendary performance in professional basketball, and the birth of a future Hollywood star.
: Investigators officially announced that the 1988 Lockerbie bombing was caused by a bomb hidden inside a radio-cassette player . : Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and North Yemen formed
signed a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Entertainment & Culture Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart
: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 50 points , including the game-winning shot, in a 117-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Major MLB Contracts : February 16, 1989, was a day marked by
On this day, sports fans witnessed both major contract signings and a historic individual achievement: