Historical Events
- Largest crowd to watch Atlantic Coast Women's Basketball game (11,520)
- Melvin Stewart swims world record 200 m butterfly (1:55.69)
US Congress Authorizes War
US Congress gives George H. W. Bush authority to wage war against Iraq
Famous Deaths
- Keye Luke, Chinese-American actor (Across the Pacific, Charlie Chan's No 1 Son), dies after a stroke at 86
- Vasco Pratolini, Italian writer (Le Ragazze di San Frediano), dies at 77
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 12, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
- #1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden