Historical Events
- Dave Stewart signs record $3,500,000 per year Oak A's contract
Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Hank Ballard; Bobby Darin; The Four Seasons; The Four Tops; The Kinks; The Platters; Simon and Garfunkel; The Who; Louis Armstrong; Charlie Christian; Ma Rainey; Gerry Goffin and Carole King; and Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland
Famous Divorces
Jimmy Johnson
NFL coach Jimmy Johnson (46) divorces Linda Kay Cooper after 26 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Anna Arnold Hedgeman, African-American social activist (NYC cabinet), dies at 90
- Charles Hernu, French minister of Defense (1981-85), dies
- Fritz "Freddie" Brocksieper, German big band jazz drummer, and bandleader, dies at 77
1990 Highlights
About January 17, 1990
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
