The #1 alternative hit on October 16, 1989

Pictures of Matchstick Men

By Camper Van Beethoven

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1989
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Living Proof

Ricky Van Shelton

#1 dance track

French Kiss

Lil Louis

#1 R&B song

Miss You Much

Janet Jackson

#1 song in the UK

That's What I Like

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 song

Miss You Much

Janet Jackson

The #1 Movie
At the box office on October 16, 1989

Parenthood

Directed by Ron Howard

Notable October 16 Birthdays
Born in the 1980s

Sue Bird

Basketball Player

Born October 16, 1980

Brea Grant

Actress

Born October 16, 1981

Alan Anderson

Basketball Player

Born October 16, 1982

Rachel Reilly

Actress and Television Personality

Born October 16, 1984

Jay Beagle

Ice Hockey Player

Born October 16, 1985

Jeremy Jackson

Actor and Singer

Born October 16, 1980

Caterina Scorsone

Actress

Born October 16, 1980

Boyd Melson

Boxer

Born October 16, 1981

Anthony Reyes

Baseball Player

Born October 16, 1981

Alexis Hornbuckle

Basketball Player

Born October 16, 1985