Historical Events
- 20th Fiesta Bowl: #18 Louisville beats #25 Alabama, 34-7
- 5% sales tax on consumer goods & services goes into effect in USSR
- 57th Orange Bowl: #1 Colorado beats #5 Notre Dame, 10-9
- 57th Sugar Bowl: #6 Tennessee beats Virginia, 23-22
- 77th Rose Bowl: #8 Washington beats #17 Iowa, 46-34
Iraq Rejects Peace
Iraq rejects peace proposal from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak over occupation of Kuwait
Famous Birthdays
Peter Burling (33 years old)
New Zealand sailor (Olympic gold 49er class 2016, silver 2012, 20; helmsman America's Cup 2017, 21; ISAF World Sailor of the Year 2015, 17), born in Tauranga, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Charles B. Timmer, Dutch writer (Russia Black on White), dies at 83
- Yvonne Waegemans, Flemish author (Gnome Patjoepelke), dies at 81
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 1, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: New Year's Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
#1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden
