Historical Events
Al Sharpton Stabbed
Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton is stabbed in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
- Romania bans Communist party (1st Warsaw Pact member to do so)
Famous Birthdays
- Sergey Karjakin, Ukrainian chess player, born in Simferopol
Famous Deaths
- Laurence J. Peter, Canadian author (Peter Principle), dies of a stroke at 70
- Paul Amadeus Pisk, Austrian-American composer, musicologist, and educator, dies at 96
About January 12, 1990
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block
