List of 1189 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1189
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 20, 1189 | Richard I of England officially invested as Duke of Normandy. |
| July 27, 1189 | Friedrich Barbarossa arrives at Niš, the capital of Serbian King Stefan Nemanja, during the Third Crusade. |
| August 28, 1189 | Third Crusade: The Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan. |
| September 3, 1189 | Richard I of England (a.k.a. Richard "the Lionheart") is crowned at Westminster. |