Historical Events
- Edwin Jongejans of Netherlands wins 1-metre springboard diving title
- Kevin Bradshaw of US Intl scores NCAA Div 1 record 72 pts
"Oh, Kay!"
Revival of George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, and P. G. Wodehouse's musical "Oh, Kay!" closes at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC, after 77 performances
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Eck [Eckhardt], American sideshow performer, actor (Freaks; Tarzan films), magician, and artist, dies of a heart attack at 79
- Marie Madeline Sullivan, American actress (Elvira, Mistress of Dark), dies at 80
- Vasko Popa, Yugoslavia-Serbian poet (Heaven is a Side Issue), dies at 68
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About January 5, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 3 months and 23 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
