Canada in 1989
You were born in 1989 in Canada, the year Wayne Gretzky was traded to the LA Kings. It was a national shock. Alannah Myles conquered the world with Black Velvet.
💰 How much things cost in 1989
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1 CAD/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 6.5 CAD | estimate |
| Coffee | 1.18 CAD | estimate |
| Ice cream | 1.05 CAD | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1989
The song of the year: Alannah Myles – Black Velvet (pop)
The summer hit: Corey Hart – Boy in the Box
Other songs people listened to in 1989:
- Milli Vanilli – Blame It on the Rain
- New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough
- The Bangles – Eternal Flame
- Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting
- Paula Abdul – Straight Up
- Madonna – Like a Prayer
📰 What happened in 1989
Event of the year: Fall of the Berlin Wall; Canada looks to the future; the preliminary NAFTA is born
Sport: Edmonton Oilers trade Gretzky to Kings; Canadian national shock
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: Gretzky trade to LA Kings: Biggest shock in Canadian sports history
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