April 16th, 1991, fell on a Tuesday. It was day 106 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 9 months and 7 days have passed since April 16th, 1991.
On This Date
Events that occurred on April 16th, 1991:
Graeme Souness becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 16th, 1991:
United States: You're In Love - Wilson Phillips
United Kingdom: The One And Only - Chesney Hawkes
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is April 16th, 1991 and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 1991 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.
In America, the song You're In Love by Wilson Phillips is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, The One And Only by Chesney Hawkes is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II 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 USSR is continuing to disintegrate. Georgia has recently declared its independence and the first group of Soviet troops have started to leave Poland. Boxing fans are currently excited about the upcoming title fight between Evander Holyfield and George Foreman, which is due to take place on the 19th.
In soccer, Graeme Souness has been appointed as the new manager of Liverpool. His appointment follows Kenny Daglish's resignation back in February. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Dallas", "Murder, She Wrote", "Matlock" and "21 Jump Street". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Super Mario Land", "Wing Commander", "Railroad Tycoon" and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Thomas the Tank Engine", "Saved by the Bell", "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "The Simpsons". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Easy-Bake Oven", "Micro Machines", "Jenga" 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 April 16th, 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:
29 years, 9 months and 7 days have passed since April 16th, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 16 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on April 16th, 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 671756400.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around April 16th, 1991:
March 22nd, 1991: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) is released.
March 23rd, 1991: The first episode of "Clarissa Explains It All" is broadcasted on Nickelodeon.
March 24th, 1991: WrestleMania VII: Hulk Hogan defeats Sgt. Slaughter at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.
March 24th, 1991: 4-year-old Michael Dunahee disappears from a school playground in Victoria, Canada.
March 26th, 1991: "The Frog Boys": Five young boys go missing in South Korea.
March 28th, 1991: 3 Catholic civilians are murdered by the UVF in a gun attack in Drumbeg, Northern Ireland.
March 31st, 1991: Georgia votes for independence from the Soviet Union.
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on April 16th, 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 April 16th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 7th of July, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 16th, 1991 is the 24th of January, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about April 16th, 1991.
10,875 days have passed since this date.
939,603,600 seconds have passed since the April 16th, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,096,204,200 times.
Since April 16th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 484,835,457,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 156,600,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 80,805,910 steps. That's about 35,914 miles!
Since this date, 11,275,243 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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