Historical Events
- 5th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards: Bobby Darin
- Dave Stewart signs record $3,500,000 per year Oak A's contract
- The Who, Simon & Garfunkel, 4 Seasons, the Four Tops, Hank Ballard, the Platters, and The Kinks inducted into Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Famous Divorces
Divorce of Interest
NFL coach Jimmy Johnson (46) divorces Linda Kay Cooper after 26 years of marriage
Jimmy Johnson
Famous Deaths
- Anna Arnold Hedgeman, African-American social activist (NYC cabinet), dies at 90
- Charles Hernu, French minister of Defense (1981-85), dies
1990 Highlights
About January 17, 1990
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
