Unix Timestamp: 616723200
Tuesday, July 18. 1989, 12:00:00 AM UTC

The National Assembly of the Republic of Poland elects Wojciech Jaruzelski to the new and powerful post of President of Poland.

Actress Rebecca Schaeffer is murdered by an obsessed fan, leading to stricter stalking laws in California.

United Airlines Flight 232 (Douglas DC-10) crashes in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 112 184 on board survive.