Historical Events
Television Premiere
"Davis Rules" with Jonathan Winters & Randy Quaid premieres on ABC-TV
Hall of Fame
Gaylord Perry, Ferguson Jenkins & Rod Carew elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
- Rod Carew is 22nd player elected to Hall of Fame on 1st try
- Tamas Darnyi swims world record 400m medley (4:12.36)
Famous Birthdays
- Asuka Hinoi, Japanese singer, born in Osaka, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Steve Clark, English rock guitarist (Def Leppard), dies at 30
About January 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
#1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden
