What Happened on January 19, 1991

Historical Events

  • 42nd NHL All-Star Game, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL: Campbell beats Wales, 11-5; Vincent Damphousse, Toronto Maple Leafs, C
  • Eastern Airlines shuts down operations
  • Iraq files SCUD missiles at Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel during the Gulf War
  • Sgt Slaughter defeats Ultimate Warrior for WWF championship belt

Famous Birthdays

  • Erin Sanders, American actress, born in Santa Monica, California
  • Tommy Fleetwood, British golfer (US Open runner-up 2018; Ryder Cup 2018), born in Southport, England

Famous Deaths

  • Don Beddoe, actor (Bullwhip, Loophole, Texas), dies at 87
  • Glenn Langan, American actor (Amazing Colossal Man, Margie, Jungle Heat, Rapture), dies of lymphoma at 73
  • John Russell, American actor (Apache Uprising, Yellow Sky), dies at 70
  • Marcel Chaput, French Canadian politician, dies at 72
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About January 19, 1991

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Will Never Do (Without You) - Janet Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Sadeness Part 1 - Enigma