January 13th, 1991, was a Sunday. It was day 13 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
30 years, 4 months and 29 days have passed since January 13th, 1991.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
What happened on January 13th, 1991?
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 13th, 1991.
The movie "Home Alone" was at the top of the box office on January 13th, 1991.
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The date is January 13th, 1991 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
The Christmas holiday season is 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.
In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to unravel. Soviet forces have stormed the capital of Lithuania in response to its recent declaration of independence. 14 civilians have been left dead. Meanwhile, in Latvia, a series of confrontations have been taking place between the Latvian government and the pro-Soviet government. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "MacGyver", "Matlock", "Full House" and "One Foot in the Grave". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "SimCity", "Golden Axe" and "Railroad Tycoon".
Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Fireman Sam", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Garfield and Friends" and "Beverly Hills, 90210". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of My Little Pony (figures), the Game Boy, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and G.I. Joe (figures).
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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.
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.
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.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1991.
Throughout 1991, the Soviet Union continued to dissolve, as multiple countries declared their independence.
CNN founder Ted Turner was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1991. Turner was named as such because of CNN's around-the-clock coverage of Operation Desert Storm.
The Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) occurred at the start of 1991. The war had started after Iraq invaded the neighboring country of Kuwait. On January 17th, 1991, coalition forces began to bomb Iraqi ground positions. By the end of February, 1991, Iraqi troops had suffered heavy losses and retreated back into Iraq.
"Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole went on to win a Grammy for 1991's Song of the Year.
During the fall of 1990, slap bracelets became the latest fad. The bracelets, which were originally sold under the brand name "Slap Wrap", came in various different designs and colors.
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.
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.
The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video games console during this period. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
During this time, a hand-held games 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.
From the mid-80s onward, VCRs started to become a common household item. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
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If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1991.
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George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on January 13th, 1991.
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on January 13th, 1991.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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