Historical Events
- South Africa says it is reconsidering ban on African National Congress
- Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry arrested in drug enforcement sting
Famous Birthdays
- Gift Ngoepe, South African-born baseball player, 1st black African to play in Major League Baseball, born in Pietersburg, South Africa
- Nacho [José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias] Spanish football player (Real Madrid, Spain), born in Madrid, Spain
Famous Deaths
- (Melanie) "Mel" Appleby, English pop singer (Mel & Kim - "Coming to America", "Respectable"), dies of pneumonia while suffering from cancer at 23
- Melanie Appleby, English singer (Mel & Kim), dies of liver cancer at 23
- Russell "Rusty "Hamer, American actor (Make Room for Daddy - "Rusty"), takes his own life at 52
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About January 18, 1990
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Am I Supposed To Live Without You - Michael Bolton
#1 Song: Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block
