Week of April 8, 1989
More than 60 Soviet submariners are now feared dead as a result of the
explosion that sank an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in artic waters off
Norway. President Mikhail Gorbachev said “The possibility of a nuclear
explosion and radioactive pollution of the environment is excluded, according to
the opinion of experts.”
Sixteen people are killed in clashes between nationalist demonstrators and
security forces in the Georgian Republic Capital Tbilisi
The Bush Administration unveils an $80-million plan to build prisons in the
nation’s capital and deploy federal agents in its streets in an effort to crack down
on an unprecedented wave of drug-related violence.
At Sydney, Australia - A supersonic Concorde jet carrying 100 Americans
dropped a nine-foot piece of its tail over the South pacific during an attempt to set
a speed record, but it landed safely and passengers were reported eager to try
again. At the time, the jet was flying at 40,000 feet at about 1,500mph.
Sports -
Passing - Boxing great
Sugar Ray
Robinson
(67) His professional career lasted
25 years, ending in 1965. Considered by
many to be the best prize fighter, pound-for-
pound, ever.
Two Boston Red Sox players who spent the
off-season in turmoil were greeted with mixed
feelings by a 1989 home opening crowd in
Fenway Park. Pitcher Roger Clemens, who
last summer made vague references about
his displeasure with the Boston area and its
fans, was booed. Wade Boggs, the third
baseman who had a highly publicized
extramarital affair that has haunted him this
spring, received a resounding ovation.
Music news -
Passing - Herbert Mills (77) one of the famed Mills Brothers where he sang with
brothers John, Harry Donald and for a time - their father.
Grace Jones, after spending three days in a Jamaican jail on suspicion of
cocaine possession is out on bail.
