What happened on November 28, 1989?

Headlines from November 28, 1989

• ✊ Czechoslovak General Strike – Millions of Czechs and Slovaks participated in a general strike, demanding free elections and opposing Communist rule.
• 🏆 Wilder Wins Virginia – L. Douglas Wilder was declared the Governor-elect of Virginia, marking a historic victory in the state's election.
• 🌍 Soviet Trade Pact – The Soviet Union and the European Community agreed on a 10-year trade pact to ease quotas and boost cooperation.
• 🎨 Cezanne Record Sale – Paul Cezanne's painting 'Apples and Tablecloth' sold for a record $17.3 million at auction in London.
• ⚽ Colorado Football No. 1 – The University of Colorado football team was ranked No. 1 for the first time in history by major polls.
• 📈 Sickle Cell Advances – Scientists reported significant research advances and potential new treatments for sickle cell disease.
• 📚 Minoan Culture Evidence – New excavations suggest the Minoan civilization survived a volcanic eruption, challenging longstanding theories.
• 🎓 Olympic Coaches Named – Mel Rosen and Barbara Jacket were selected to coach the U.S. men's and women's teams for the 1992 Olympics.
• 💼 Deutsche Bank Acquires – Deutsche Bank agreed to buy Morgan Grenfell Group for $1.48 billion, expanding its investment banking operations.
• 💻 CD-ROM Technology Launch – Headstart Technologies introduced low-cost CD-ROM technology for personal computers, targeting home and education markets.