Historical Events
- Annular eclipse visible over Antarctica & South Atlantic
- Boston Red Sox hires Elaine Weddington as asst GM (highest-ranking African American female in a major-league front office)
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Massey, American actor, born in Atlanta, Georgia
Peter Sagan (34 years old)
Slovakian professional cyclist (World Road Champion 2016), born in Žilina, Slovakia
Famous Deaths
- Bob Gerard, British racing driver (b. 1914)
- Boy Trip, Dutch minister, dies at 68
- Lewis Mumford, American cultural historian, city planner and writer, dies at 94
- Miloslav Ištvan, Czech composer, dies at 61
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About January 26, 1990
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Am I Supposed To Live Without You - Michael Bolton
#1 Song: Tears On My Pillow - Kylie Minogue
