Sexteen February 1989 -

: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and North Yemen formed a common market known as the Arab Cooperation Council.

On this day, sports fans witnessed both major contract signings and a historic individual achievement: Sexteen February 1989

signed a three-year, $7.9 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. : 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 Entertainment & Culture Something’s Gotten Hold of My

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 .

: William Hayden was sworn in as the Governor-General of Australia . Sports Highlights