January 12th, 1991, fell on a Saturday. It was day 12 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
30 years, 0 months and 4 days have passed since January 12th, 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 January 12th, 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.
Take Me Back!
The date is January 12th, 1991 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
The Christmas holidays are long over, the decorations have been taken down and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song Justify My Love by Madonna is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter by Iron Maiden is the number one hit song.
George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Home Alone is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. 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.
Iraqi forces are continuing to occupy Kuwait following an invasion at the start of August. The UN Security Council has given Iraq a deadline to withdraw from the country by the 15th of January. If Iraqi forces fail to withdraw on time, "all necessary means" will be used to push them out. A civil war is currently 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.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Knots Landing", "21 Jump Street", "The Wonder Years" and "Seinfeld". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SimCity", "Golden Axe", "Wing Commander" and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Count Duckula", "Hey Dude" and "Beverly Hills, 90210".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "My Little Pony (figures)", "Micro Machines", "Sega Genesis / Mega Drive" and "Polly Pocket".
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 January 12th, 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
This date fell on a weekend.
30 years, 0 months and 4 days have passed since January 12th, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 02 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on January 12th, 1991, will be 30 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 January 12th, 1991:
Dublin, Ireland: It was 4.7 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). It was a mostly sunny day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 31.3 degrees Fahrenheit. -0.39 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Snow was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 7.11cm.
London, England: Temperature: 3.67 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.25cm.
US President
Who was the US President on January 12th, 1991?
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on January 12th, 1991?
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on January 12th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 4th of April, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 12th, 1991 is the 22nd of October, 1991. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about January 12th, 1991.
10,962 days have passed since this date.
947,116,800 seconds have passed since the January 12th, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,104,969,600 times.
Since January 12th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 488,712,268,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 157,852,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 81,452,045 steps. That's about 36,201 miles!
Since this date, 11,365,402 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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