Historical Events
- University of Colorado, Boulder, coached by Bill McCartney wins its first Associated Press National Championship of College Football poll
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Hardy, English actor (X-Men: Apocalypse; Bohemian Rhapsody), born in Bournemouth, England
- Josh Taylor, Scottish boxer (undisputed world light-welterweight title 2021), born in Prestonpans, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Irving Johnson, American sail training pioneer & adventurer, dies at 85
- Renato Rascel, Italian actor (7 Hills of Rome, Secrets of Santa Vittoria), dies of heart failure at 78
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 2, 1991
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
#1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden
