Historical Events
- Rintje Ritsma skates world record 1500m (1:51.60)
- Russian manned space craft TM-18, launches into orbit
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Scott Davis
Famous Deaths
- Edward Duke, actor (Decadence, Silver Bears), dies of cancer at 40
- Harvey Haddix, American baseball pitcher (12 perfect inning game), dies at 68
- Jay Blackton, American conductor and arranger (Guys & Dolls; Oklahoma!), dies at 84
- Lady Caithness, wife of British undersecretary, commits suicide
- Pat Buttram, American actor (Mr Haney-Green Acres), dies of kidney failure at 78
- Sri Chandrashekhara Saraswathi, guru of Kanchi, dies at 99
About January 8, 1994
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hero - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Twist & Shout - Chaka Demus & Pliers Ft. Jack Radics & Taxi Gang
