January 1991

Wednesday 02:

Sharon Pratt Dixon is sworn in as mayor of Washington, DC becoming the first African American woman to lead a city of that size and importance.

Thursday 03:

Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky scores his 700th goal.

Wednesday 09:

The Soviets storm Vilnius to stop Lithuanian independence.

Friday 11:

Ric Flair defeats Sting to become the first WCW Champion.

Saturday 12:

Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.

Sunday 13:

Soviet military troops attacked Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius.

Tuesday 15:

The United Nations deadline for the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from occupied Kuwait expires, preparing the way for the start of Operation Desert Storm.

Wednesday 16:

US serial killer Aileen Wuornos confesses to the murders of six men.

Thursday 17:

Harald V becomes King of Norway on the death of his father, Olav V.

Friday 18:

Eastern Airlines shuts down after 62 years citing financial problems.

Sunday 20:

Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south.

Sunday 27:

Super Bowl XXV: The New York Giants defeat the Buffalo Bills, 20-19.