March 2nd, 1991, fell on a Saturday. It was day 61 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 10 months and 23 days have passed since March 2nd, 1991.
On This Date
Events that occurred on March 2nd, 1991:
17-year-old Ryan Giggs makes his debut for Manchester United.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on March 2nd, 1991:
United States: All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston
United Kingdom: Do The Bartman - Simpsons
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Sleeping with the Enemy" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is March 2nd, 1991 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
Spring has started to creep in and the evenings are beginning to get longer. In America, the song All The Man That I Need by Whitney Houston is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Do The Bartman by Simpsons is the number one hit song.
George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Sleeping with the Enemy 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.
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 dissolve.
James Brown has just been granted early release from prison. The RnB singer was imprisoned two years ago following a high-speed car chase. In the Middle East, Operation Desert storm has officially come to an end after a short ground war between US-led forces and the Iraq military. President Bush has declared that the country of Kuwait has been liberated. In soccer, 17-year-old winger Ryan Giggs has just made his debut for Manchester United.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Full House", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Twin Peaks" and "The Flash". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "SimCity", "Super Mario Land" and "Wing Commander". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Real Ghostbusters", "Garfield and Friends", "Rosie and Jim" and "Beverly Hills, 90210".
Popular toys include the likes of "Sylvanian Families", "Jenga", "Polly Pocket" and "G.I. Joe (figures)".
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 March 2nd, 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.
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.
29 years, 10 months and 23 days have passed since March 2nd, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 09 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on March 2nd, 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 667872000.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around March 2nd, 1991:
February 1st, 1991: An air crash at Los Angeles International Airport kills 34 people.
February 7th, 1991: The Provisional IRA launches a mortar attack on Downing Street.
February 7th, 1991: The ground assault phase of Operation Desert Storm begins as troops enter Kuwait.
February 14th, 1991: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, is released in movie theaters.
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on March 2nd, 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 March 2nd, 1991 was probably conceived around the 23rd of May, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 2nd, 1991 is the 10th of December, 1991. (Rough Estimate).
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about March 2nd, 1991.
10,922 days have passed since this date.
943,660,800 seconds have passed since the March 2nd, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,100,937,600 times.
Since March 2nd, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 486,928,972,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 157,276,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 81,154,829 steps. That's about 36,069 miles!
Since this date, 11,323,930 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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