Historical Events
- 200,000 demand return of Lithuania's independence
- Actor Joseph Cotton (84) undergoes cancer operation to remove his larynx
- Bob Knight becomes college basketball's Big 10 winningest coach with his 229th victory
Lafontaine's Sets Record
NHL New York Islander Pat Lafontaine sets team record by scoring goals in 11 straight games
Famous Deaths
- Kittens Reichert [Catherine Alma Reichert], American silent screen child actor [House of Cards, Les Misérables], dies at 79
- Mary Jane Carr, American actress (Forbidden Trail, Second Wife), dies at 74
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About January 11, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
- #1 Song: Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block