What Happened on January 11, 1991

Historical Events

  • Ben Johnson's 1st race after being stripped of his 1988 Olympic Gold medal for steroid use, he finishes 2nd
  • Congress empowers Bush to order attack on Iraq

Pro Wrestling

Ric Flair wins NWA/WCW wrestling title

  • Soviets storm buildings in Vilnius to block Lithuania independence
1991 History

Famous Deaths

Carl David AndersonCarl David Anderson (1905-1991)

American physicist (1936 Nobel Prize for physics), dies at 85

About January 11, 1991

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden