Historical Events
- Andy Van Hellemond sets NHL record for most games worked by a referee when he appears in his 1,173rd regular season encounter as the St. Louis Blues host the Montreal Canadiens
- Harald V becomes King of Norway on the death of his father, Olav V
- Iraq fires 8 Scud missiles on Israel
- Mountie Jacques Rougeau beats Hart for WWF intercontinental title
- Operation Desert Storm begins, with US-led coalition forces bombing Iraq, during the Gulf War
Famous Deaths
- Olav V, King of Norway (1957-91), dies at 87
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 17, 1991
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Will Never Do (Without You) - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: Sadeness Part 1 - Enigma
