I did a little research the other day and fund out the first domain name was registered in the mid-80s. Something like 1986? Anyone have information on that or a site to check out the history? I just found one on WHO IS that was dated to 1989. I wasn't interested in it, but I just checked it out to see if it was registered in case my friend wanted it. Any info would be helpful. Very interesting how all of this started.
To answer your question about the first domain name... March 15th, 1985 - symbolics.com, for Symbolics Computer Corporation of Massachusetts.
http://www.whoisd.com/oldestcom.php
The name is currently owned by XF.com Investments.
Chances are, if a domain that was registered in 1989 is still registered today, it will cost you a pretty penny to acquire.
To give you an idea as to how "in advance" a 1989 registration is, microsoft.com was registered in 1991.
Most of the big-time companies registered their .com's around 1994 or 1995.
My advice to you is to search for another domain if the one you were after was an '89 registration.