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March 12, 1991

March 12, 1991, was a Tuesday. It was 33 years, 9 months, and 11 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 12, 1991:

  • United States: "Someday" by Mariah Carey
  • United Kingdom: "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 12, 1991

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Someday - Mariah Carey
  • One More Try - Timmy T.
  • All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston
  • Where Does My Heart Beat Now - Celine Dion
  • Show Me The Way - Styx
Play the top songs from 1991
A Spotify playlist of songs from 1991. Take a trip back to the days of Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Salt-N-Pepa, Nirvana and 2 Unlimited!
Sleeping with the Enemy

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Sleeping with the Enemy" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 12,340 days ago. Approximately 411 months have passed. It was the 71st day of 1991, in week 11. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 33 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 137 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to March 12, 1991

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Tuesday, March 12, 1991. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter.

In America, the song "Someday" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Sleeping with the Enemy is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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 controversial video of an African American man called Rodney King being beaten by police has just been released. The footage has sparked racial tensions in Los Angeles. In the Middle East, Operation Desert storm has recently 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. Meanwhile, an anti-Saddam uprising has started in the Iraqi city of Basra.

A massive protest against Slobodan Milošević has kicked off in Belgrade, Serbia. In response, the Socialist Party of Serbia have deployed tanks to the streets. In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve. Janet Jackson has just become the highest paid female singer ever following her US$30 record deal with Virgin Records.

Meanwhile, R.E.M. have just released their new album "Out of Time", which contains the single "Losing My Religion". 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "In the Heat of the Night", "Seinfeld", and "Family Matters".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SimCity", "DuckTales", "Phantasy Star II", and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Muppet Babies", "The Care Bears", "Noozles", and "Art Attack". Popular toys at the moment include the Easy-Bake Oven, Jenga, Koosh Ball, and Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 12, 1991, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 12, 1991 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 12, 1991.

  • Footage of Rodney King being beaten by police is released.

    Footage of Rodney King being beaten by police is released

    Home camera footage of Rodney King being beaten by police officers in Los Angeles was released in early March 1991. The tape sparked outrage and reignited discussions about racism in the United States.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to March 12, 1991.

  • February 11, 1991: Massive Attack release their song "Unfinished Sympathy".
  • February 14, 1991: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, is released in movie theaters.
  • February 22, 1991: Kenny Dalglish resigns as Liverpool manager.
  • February 27, 1991: US President George H. W. Bush formally declares that Kuwait has been liberated.
  • February 28, 1991: The Gulf War ends after Kuwait is liberated.
  • March 1, 1991: An uprising against Saddam Hussein's regime begins in Basra, Iraq.
  • March 2, 1991:
    • 17-year-old Ryan Giggs makes his debut for Manchester United.
    • Color Me Badd release their single "I Wanna Sex You Up".
  • March 3, 1991: Camera footage emerges of an African American man named Rodney King being beaten by the LAPD.
  • This date: March 12, 1991
  • March 14, 1991: "The Birmingham Six" are released after a court rules that the evidence against them had been fabricated by police.
  • March 17, 1991: 70% of voters in 9 Soviet Republics vote in favor of dismantling the Soviet Union.
  • March 22, 1991: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) is released.
  • March 23, 1991: The first episode of "Clarissa Explains It All" is broadcasted on Nickelodeon.
  • March 24, 1991:
    • WrestleMania VII: Hulk Hogan defeats Sgt. Slaughter at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.
    • 4-year-old Michael Dunahee disappears from a school playground in Victoria, Canada.
  • March 26, 1991:
    • "The Frog Boys": Five young boys go missing in South Korea.
    • NBA star Charles Barkley mistakenly spits at a young fan during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets.
  • March 28, 1991: 3 Catholic civilians are murdered by the UVF in a gun attack in Drumbeg, Northern Ireland.
  • March 31, 1991:
    • Georgia votes for independence from the Soviet Union.
    • The Croatian War of Independence begins.
  • April 4, 1991:
    • US Senator John Heinz is killed in a plane crash in Merion, Pennsylvania.
    • 41 people are taken hostage at a "Good Guys!" electronics store in Sacramento, California.
  • April 5, 1991: 22 people (including Senator John Tower and astronaut Sonny Carter) are killed when Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 crashes in Brunswick, Georgia.
  • April 9, 1991: Georgia declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
  • April 10, 1991: Moby Prince disaster: 140 people die after a passenger ferry collides with an oil tanker near Livorno in Italy.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on March 12, 1991

TV audiences were watching the following shows on March 12, 1991:

TV shows from March 1991.

The Flash
The Flash
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
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
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street

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

Kids TV shows on March 12, 1991

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1991:

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1991

Toys and games that were popular in 1991:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 1991.

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
Super Mario Land 1989
Super Mario Land
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on March 12, 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 March 12, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 12.

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Actress
Born on March 12, 1946
She turned 45 on this day in 1991.

Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney

Politician
Born on March 12, 1947
He turned 44 on this day in 1991.

Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty

English musician
Born on March 12, 1979
He turned 12 on this day in 1991.

Christina Grimmie

Christina Grimmie

Singer Deceased
Born on March 12, 1994
She was born exactly 3 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on March 12, 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 March 12, 1991 was most likely conceived around June 19, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 12, 1991 is close to December 3, 1991.

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Stats for March 12, 1991

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 12, 1991:

  • 12,340 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,762 weeks have passed.
  • 1,066,176,000 seconds have passed since March 12, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,243,872,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 550,146,816,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 177,696,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 91,691,136 steps. That's roughly 40,752 miles.
  • 12,794,112 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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