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August 23, 1991

August 23, 1991, was a Friday. It was the 235th day of 1991. The decade was the nineties.

32 years, 7 months, and 5 days have passed since August 23, 1991.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on August 23, 1991:

  • The World Wide Web is made available to the public.
  • The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is released in North America.
  • Defence minister Dmitri Yazov and KGB chief Vladimir Kryuchkov are arrested following a failed coup attempt against Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.
Song charts

Popular songs

On August 23, 1991, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams
  • United Kingdom: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 23, 1991

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
  • Every Heartbeat - Amy Grant
  • It Ain't Over 'til It's Over - Lenny Kravitz
  • Summertime - D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
  • Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave) - Roxette
Play the top singles from 1991
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Hot Shots!

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Hot Shots!".

Facts

This date occurred 11,906 days ago. Approximately 397 months have passed. It was the 235th day of 1991, in week 34. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on August 23, 1991, are now 32 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 132 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 23, 1991

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 23, 1991, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 1991 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. The song "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hot Shots! is at the top of the box office.

John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Murder, She Wrote", "In the Heat of the Night", and "Family Matters". Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, most people have never heard of the Internet.

In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still popular. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment. A civil war is taking place in the African country of Rwanda. It's 1991, so the airwaves are being dominated by artists such as Bryan Adams, Michael Jackson, Roxette, R.E.M., Color Me Badd and Paula Abdul.

A photograph of pregnant actress Demi Moore posing naked on the cover of Vanity Fair is receiving a lot of attention from the media. A rock subgenre called "Grunge" is starting to rise in popularity. A new cartoon series called "Rugrats" has just been aired on Nickelodeon for the first time. Meanwhile, another cartoon called "The Ren & Stimpy Show" has also been broadcast on the network for the first time.

Heavy metal band Metallica have just released their self-titled album "Metallica". Australia is in mourning after a taxi driver called Wade Frankum killed seven people in a shooting spree in Sydney, Australia. In the United States, North Carolina and New England are recovering in the aftermath of "Hurricane Bob", which has caused 1.5 USD billion in damage and left 17 people dead.

In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve. Russia has restored the white, blue and red tricolour as its national flag. A recent coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev by Soviet hardliners has failed. The leaders of the coup have all been arrested. Meanwhile, Estonia and Latvia have both declared their independence from the USSR. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury, Benny Hill, and Robert Reed would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Duck Hunt", "Railroad Tycoon", "The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants", and "Battletoads".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Smurfs", "The Care Bears", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and "Doug". Children are playing with toys such as Koosh Ball, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Lego Pirates, and Yo-yo.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 23, 1991.

  • The Super Nintendo.

    The Super Nintendo

    In August of 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System hit the shelves. In the first half of the 1990s, the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis were the dominant video game consoles.
  • Grunge.

    Grunge

    A rock subgenre called "Grunge" was starting to take off in the latter half of 1992. During this period, Nirvana released their album "Nevermind" and Pearl Jam released their album "Ten".
  • 1991 in music.

    1991 in music

    Popular music artists in 1991 included Bryan Adams, Boyz II Men, Ice T, R.E.M., Mariah Carey, Cher, Paula Abdul, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Cypress Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, Michael Jackson and Sting.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1991?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1991?

    In 1991, the best NBA players were Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Dominique Wilkins, Chris Mullin, Patrick Ewing, Kevin Johnson, Clyde Drexler, James Worthy, Bernard King, Hakeem Olajuwon, John Stockton and Joe Dumars.
  • 1991 in movies.

    1991 in movies

    Movies released in 1991 included Terminator 2, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Beauty and the Beast, Hook, The Silence of the Lambs, The Addams Family, Cape Fear, Hot Shots!, Boyz n the Hood, Backdraft and Father of the Bride.
  • The best football players in 1991.

    The best football players in 1991

    In 1991, the best soccer players would have been Jean-Pierre Papin, Lothar Matthäus, Darko Pančev, Dejan Savićević, Robert Prosinečki, Gary Lineker, Gianluca Vialli, Miodrag Belodedici, Mark Hughes, Chris Waddle and Michael Laudrup.
  • The Silence of the Lambs.

    The Silence of the Lambs

    "The Silence of the Lambs" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1991.
  • The Soviet Union is crumbling.

    The Soviet Union is crumbling

    Throughout 1991, the Soviet Union continued to dissolve as multiple countries declared their independence.
  • Ted Turner.

    Ted Turner

    CNN founder Ted Turner was named Time Person of the Year in 1991 due to his network's around-the-clock coverage of Operation Desert Storm.
  • Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole - "Unforgettable"

    Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole - "Unforgettable"

    "Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole went on to win a Grammy for 1991's Song of the Year.
  • Slap bracelets are a thing.

    Slap bracelets are a thing

    Slap bracelets became the latest fad in the fall of 1990. The bracelets, which were originally sold under the brand name "Slap Wrap", came in various designs and colors.
  • Early 1990s recession.

    Early 1990s recession

    During the start of the 1990s, most of the Western World was affected by a recession, which had been caused by a loss of consumer confidence and restrictive monetary policies by central banks.
  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Early 1990s fashion.

    Early 1990s fashion

    Early 1990s fashion was largely a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".
  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video game consoles. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.
  • VCRs have become a common household item.

    VCRs have become a common household item

    VCRs became a common household item in the mid-1980s. By that stage, prices had started to drop. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 23, 1991.

  • July 25, 1991: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is charged with murder.
  • July 26, 1991: Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens is arrested in Florida for masturbating in an adult movie theater.
  • July 30, 1991: Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs a free concert in London's Hyde Park.
  • July 31, 1991: The United States and the Soviet Union agree to cut their nuclear weapons by nearly 35% over seven years.
  • August 2, 1991:
    • The comedy spoof film "Hot Shots!" is released in movie theaters.
    • American singer Rick James and his girlfriend Tanya Hijazi are arrested on charges of holding a woman hostage, torturing her and committing sexual acts.
  • August 5, 1991: Soccer: Peter Beardsley signs for Everton.
  • August 6, 1991: Former Iranian Prime Minister Shapour Bakhtiar is assassinated in Paris, France.
  • August 11, 1991:
    • The first episode of "The Ren & Stimpy Show" is aired.
    • The first episode of the cartoon TV series "Rugrats" is aired.
    • The animated series "Doug" debuts on Nickelodeon.
  • August 12, 1991: Metallica release their self-titled album "Metallica".
  • August 14, 1991: The Commitments (1991) is released in cinemas.
  • August 17, 1991: Strathfield Massacre: Taxi driver Wade Frankum shoots and kills seven people in Sydney, Australia.
  • August 19, 1991:
    • August Coup: Hardline communist leaders put Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev under house arrest.
    • A race riot breaks out in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York.
  • August 20, 1991:
    • Estonia declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
    • 100,000 people gather in Moscow to protest against the attempted coup against President Mikhail Gorbachev.
    • Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino becomes the highest paid player in the NFL.
  • August 21, 1991:
    • Latvia declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
    • A coup by hardline communists against Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev collapses.
  • August 22, 1991: Soviet Interior Minister Boris Pugo commits suicide following a failed coup attempt against Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.
  • This date: August 23, 1991
  • August 24, 1991:
    • Ukraine declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
    • Mikhail Gorbachev steps down as the head of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
  • August 25, 1991:
    • Michael Schumacher makes his Formula One debut.
    • Croatian War of Independence: The Yugoslav People's Army and Serb paramilitary forces lay siege to the Croatian city of Vukovar.
    • Belarus leaves the Soviet Union and becomes an independent nation.
  • August 27, 1991: Moldova declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
  • August 29, 1991:
    • Italian businessman Libero Grassi is shot dead by the Sicilian Mafia after he publicly refuses their extortion demands.
    • All activities of the Soviet Communist Party are suspended following a failed coup attempt.
  • September 3, 1991: 25 people are killed by a fire at an Imperial Foods chicken processing plant in North Carolina.
  • September 5, 1991: "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. wins Video of the Year at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • September 6, 1991: The Russian city of Leningrad is renamed as St. Petersburg.
  • September 9, 1991: The first episode of The Maury Povich Show is aired on television.
  • September 10, 1991: Nirvana releases their single "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
  • September 17, 1991:
    • The first episode of "Home Improvement" is aired.
    • The first version of Linux is released to the Internet.
  • September 18, 1991: The game "Streets of Rage" is released on the Sega Genesis in North America.
  • September 19, 1991: Otzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 23, 1991, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 23, 1991 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in August 1991

In August 1991, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from August 1991.

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
Family Matters
Family Matters
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Roseanne
Roseanne
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Full House
Full House
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock
MacGyver
MacGyver
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Night Court
Night Court
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine

Cars in 1991

1991 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Taurus (second generation), the Honda Civic (fifth generation), the Peugeot 106, the Toyota Paseo, the Volkswagen Golf Mk3, and the Audi S4.

Cars in 1991.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 1991

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Doug
Doug
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show

Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TaleSpin
TaleSpin
Rosie and Jim
Rosie and Jim
Blossom
Blossom
Art Attack
Art Attack
In Living Color
In Living Color
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Hey Dude
Hey Dude
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Noozles
Noozles
Roseanne
Roseanne
Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Count Duckula
Count Duckula
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fireman Sam
Fireman Sam
Full House
Full House
Adventures of the Little Koala
Adventures of the Little Koala
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters
Pingu
Pingu
Growing Pains
Growing Pains
The Care Bears
The Care Bears
Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Muppet Babies
Muppet Babies
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Toys

Toys in 1991

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Fear Street books
Fear Street books
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Koosh Ball
Koosh Ball
Jenga
Jenga
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families
Mr Frosty
Mr Frosty
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Transformers
Transformers
My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 1991.

F-Zero 1991
F-Zero
Streets of Rage 1991
Streets of Rage
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
Battletoads 1991
Battletoads
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 1990
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Railroad Tycoon 1990
Railroad Tycoon
Wing Commander 1990
Wing Commander
Phantasy Star II 1990
Phantasy Star II
Golden Axe 1989
Golden Axe
DuckTales 1989
DuckTales
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on August 23, 1991?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1991.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 23, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 23.

Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas

American serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1936
He turned 55 on this day in 1991.

Rodney Alcala

Rodney Alcala

Serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1943
He turned 48 on this day in 1991.

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

Drummer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Actor Deceased
Born on August 23, 1970
He turned 21 on this day in 1991.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 23, 1978
He turned 13 on this day in 1991.

August Ames

August Ames

Adult actress Deceased
Born on August 23, 1994
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty

Rapper
Born on August 23, 1997
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on August 23, 1991.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 23, 1991 was most likely conceived around November 30, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 23, 1991 is close to May 15, 1992.

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Stats for August 23, 1991

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 23, 1991:

  • 11,906 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,700 weeks have passed.
  • 1,028,682,000 seconds have passed since August 23, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,200,129,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 530,799,912,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 171,447,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,466,652 steps. That's roughly 39,319 miles!
  • Since this date, 12,344,184 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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