Sexteen February | 1989

signed a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Entertainment & Culture Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart

: 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 Sexteen February 1989

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.

: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and North Yemen formed a common market known as the Arab Cooperation Council. signed a three-year, $7

: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 50 points , including the game-winning shot, in a 117-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Major MLB Contracts :

On this day, sports fans witnessed both major contract signings and a historic individual achievement: Sports Highlights February 16, 1989, was a day

signed a three-year, $7.9 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.