Historical Events
- "A Few Good Men" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 497 performances
- Alfaro Vive guerrilla group of Ecuador gives arms to Catholic church
Seles Beats Novotná
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Monica Seles becomes the only Yugoslav player – male or female – to win a Grand Slam singles title; beats Jana Novotná 5-7, 6-3, 6-1
- Jan Stenerud becomes 1st pure placekicker to make NFL Hall of Fame
- NY Lotto pays $90 million to nine winners (#s are 5-15-30-35-46-50)
Famous Deaths
- (Johan) "Johnny" van Doorn, Dutch writer, poet (as Johnny the Selfkicker), and performer (Oorlog & Pap - War & Porridge), dies at 46
- Karen Young, American disco singer ("Hot Shot"), dies at 39
- Orestes López, Cuban band leader and composer (co-inventor of 'mambo' with his brother, Cachao), dies at 82
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 26, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time - Surface
#1 Song: Innuendo - Queen
