Historical Events
- 100s feared dead after a powerful earthquake strikes the Soviet Central Asian republic of Tajikistan
- Challenge to "who is a Jew" law filed in Israeli Supreme Court
- NBA New Jersey Nets begin a 32+ game road losing streak
Famous Birthdays
Yani Tseng (35 years old)
Taiwanese golfer (5 major titles; British Open 2010-11), born in Guishan, Republic of China
Famous Deaths
Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
Spanish surrealist artist (Crucifixion), dies of heart failure at 84
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About January 23, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Two Hearts - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
