Historical Events
- Lynn Jennings runs world record indoor 5km indoor at 15:22.64
- Tower of Pisa closed to the public after leaning too far
Famous Birthdays
- Camryn Grimes, American actress, born in Van Nuys, California
- Elene Gedevanishvili, Georgian figure skater, born in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Gregor Schlierenzauer, Austrian ski jumper, born in Tyrol, Austria
- Liam Aiken, American actor, born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
Bronko Nagurski (1908-1990)
Canadian-American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback (Chicago Bears), dies at 81
- Gail Lucas, American entertainer, dies at 37
- Horace Stoneham, American baseball owner (Giants), dies at 86
- Joseph Robbie, American lawyer and NFL owner and founder of the Miami Dolphins, dies at 73
About January 7, 1990
Day of the Week: Sunday
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: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II
