Historical Events
- "Black & Blue" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 829 performances
Sports History
Allan Border takes 7-46 against the West Indies at the SCG
- AT&T reports 1st loss in 103 years; $1.67 B in 1988
- Madison Square Garden announces 2-year $100m renovation plan
- Test debut of Mark Taylor, Australia v West Indies, Sydney
- US computer security expert warns of catastrophic virus
Famous Deaths
- Morton DaCosta, American film and theatre director (Island of Love; The Music Man), dies at 74
- Paul Daels, Flemish chairman (IJzerbedevaart committee), dies
About January 26, 1989
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Two Hearts - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
