What Happened on January 11, 1991

Historical Events

  • Ben Johnson's 1st race after being stripped of his 1988 Olympic Gold medal for steroid use, he finishes 2nd
  • Congress empowers Bush to order attack on Iraq

Ric Flair Wins Title

Ric Flair wins NWA/WCW wrestling title

  • Soviets storm buildings in Vilnius to block Lithuania independence

Famous Deaths

Carl David Anderson (1905-1991)

American physicist (1936 Nobel Prize for physics), dies at 85

Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About January 11, 1991

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden