The release of Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope occurred in 1989. Here is a listing of Star Wars related happenings during the year 1989.
- 1 – West End Games released Battle for Endor, a solitaire board game centered on the battle surrounding the Imperial bunker on Endor, which utilizes the Assault on Hoth game system.
- 17 – The birth of Kelly Marie Tran took place.
- ?? – West End Games released The Star Wars Rules Companion, a supplementary book for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- ?? – The adventure scenario Starfall for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game was released by West End Games.
- ?? – Publication of Starfighter Battle Book: X-wing vs TIE Interceptor occurred.
- ?? – West End Games published Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, a supplemental resource for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- 05 – Jake Lloyd was born.
- ?? – West End Games released Otherspace, an adventure scenario designed for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- 03 – The birth of James McArdle is noted.
- ?? – The adventure scenario Scavenger Hunt for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game was released by West End Games.
- ?? – A flipbook game, Starfighter Battle Book: X-wing vs TIE Interceptor, was published by West End Games.
- 3 – The birthdate of Megumi Han.
- 10 – Tina Ivlev was born.
- ?? – Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin, a supplement for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, was published by West End Games.
- 27 – The birth of François Sternkiker took place.
- ?? – West End Games released Riders of the Maelstrom, an adventure scenario for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- 06 – Hannah John-Kamen was born.
- ?? – Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back, a supplement for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, was published by West End Games.
- ?? – West End Games published The Imperial Sourcebook, a sourcebook for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- 09 – Billy Howle was born.
- 22 – The birth of Alden Ehrenreich is recorded.
- ?? – Following a call from his agent on November 6, Timothy Zahn commenced writing Heir to the Empire.
- ?? – Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races, a supplement for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, was released by West End Games.
- ?? – West End Games released Crisis on Cloud City, an adventure scenario for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
- ?? – The adventure scenario Otherspace II: Invasion for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game was released by West End Games.
- ?? – Publication of The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 6 occurred in Winter.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 7 was published in Spring.
- ?? – In Summer, The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 8 was published.
- ?? – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 9 was published in Fall.