The 12th of January, 1991, fell on a Saturday. Day 12 of 1991. Decade: 1990s.
29 years, 1 months and 7 days have passed since the 12th of January, 1991.
Born On This Date
People who were born on this exact date:
Born on this exact date: Pixie Lott: Singer.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 12th of January, 1991:
United States: Justify My Love - Madonna
United Kingdom: Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Home Alone" was at the top of the box office on this date.
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 12th of January, 1991.
Early 1990s Fashion
Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as coloured tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon coloured tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts and ripped jeans.
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. In 1991, the United Kingdom experienced rioting.
Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole - "Unforgettable"
"Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole would go on to win a Grammy for 1991's Song of the Year.
Gulf War
The Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) occurred at the start of 1991. The war had started when Iraq invaded the neighbouring country of Kuwait. On the 17th of January, 1991, coalition forces began to bomb Iraqi ground positions. By the end of February, 1991, Iraqi troops had suffered heavy losses and had retreated back into Iraq.
Ted Turner.
CNN founder Ted Turner was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1991. Turner was named as such because of CNN's coverage of Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War.
The Soviet Union falls apart.
Throughout 1991, the Soviet Union continues to dissolve, as multiple countries declare their independence.
The Silence of the Lambs
"The Silence of the Lambs" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1991.
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.
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.
Kids' TV - 1991.
Children in 1991 would have been watching TV shows such as Tiny Toon Adventures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons, 21 Jump Street, The Cosby Show, Saved by the Bell, Full House, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Art Attack, The Adventures of Tintin, Darkwing Duck, Doug, "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", The Wonder Years, Rugrats, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Taz-Mania and The Legend of Prince Valiant.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
This date fell on a weekend.
29 years, 1 months and 7 days have passed since the 12th of January, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 02 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 12th of January, 1991, will be 29 years of age.
People born in 1991 belong to the "Generation Y (Millennial)" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 663638400.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around the 12th of January, 1991:
17th of January, 1991: Operation Desert Storm begins as US-led coalition forces begin to bomb Iraqi ground positions.
27th of January, 1991: Super Bowl XXV: The New York Giants defeat the Buffalo Bills by 20-19 at Tampa Stadium in Florida.
1st of February, 1991: An air crash at Los Angeles International Airport kills 34 people.
7th of February, 1991: The Provisional IRA launches a mortar attack on Downing Street.
7th of February, 1991: The ground assault phase of Operation Desert Storm begins as troops enter Kuwait.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 12th of January, 1991, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
Native American Zodiac: The 12th of January, 1991 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
Television Shows
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
Beverly Hills, 90210 - A series that followed the lives of a group of teenagers living in Beverly Hills.
The Flash - CBS TV show starring John Wesley Shipp as Flash.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Sitcom about an inner-city teenager who moves to his aunt's house in Bel-Air.
Blossom - Starring Mayim Bialik as teenager Blossom Russo.
Twin Peaks - Crime drama.
Family Matters - Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.
Saved by the Bell - Comedy series about a group of friends in high school.
Seinfeld - Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.
Quantum Leap - TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.
Roseanne - Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.
The Wonder Years - A TV show that was set in the late sixties.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Animated series about a team of four teenage turtles.
1991 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1991.
"Are You Afraid of the Dark?" - "Beverly Hills, 90210" - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - "Rosie and Jim" - "Blossom" - "Nellie the Elephant" - "The Simpsons" - "Doogie Howser, M.D." - "Saved by the Bell" - "Hey Dude" - "Babar" - "Noozles" - "Roseanne" - "Garfield and Friends" - "Count Duckula" - "The Wonder Years" - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" - "Fireman Sam" - "Full House" - "Adventures of the Little Koala" - "21 Jump Street" - "Married... with Children" - "The Real Ghostbusters" - "Pingu" - "Growing Pains" - "Thomas the Tank Engine" - "The Cosby Show" - "Muppet Babies" - "Danger Mouse" - "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"
1991 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1991:
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Game Boy
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 12th of January:
12th of January, 2016: Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India is released on the PC, the PS4 and the Xbox One (XBO).
12th of January, 2018: The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump's lawyer paid off porn star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence.
Computer Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - A platform game that was originally released on the Sega Mega Drive.
Wing Commander - A sci-fi space simulation game that was released for PC DOS.
Super Mario Land - Released for the Game Boy.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 12th of January, 1991.
10,630 days have passed since this date.
918,432,000 seconds have passed since the 12th of January, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,071,504,000 times.
Since the 12th of January, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 473,910,912,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 153,072,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 78,985,152 steps. That's about 35,105 miles!
Since this date, 11,021,184 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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