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May 14th, 1991

May 14th, 1991, was a Tuesday. It was Day 134 of 1991. The decade was the Nineties.

32 years and 14 days have passed since May 14th, 1991.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on May 14th, 1991?

  • 42 people lose their lives after two trains collide in Shigaraki, Japan.
  • Nelson Mandela's wife Winnie Mandela is given a six year prison sentence for her part in the kidnap of four youths.
Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 14th, 1991.

  • United States: I Like The Way - Hi-Five
  • United Kingdom: It's In His Kiss - Cher

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 14th, 1991.

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

  • Joyride - Roxette
  • Baby Baby - Amy Grant
  • I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five
  • Here We Go - C+C Music Factory/F. Williams
  • Touch Me (All Night Long) - Cathy Dennis
Play the top hits from 1991.
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F/X 2

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "F/X 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Take me back to May 14th, 1991!

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is May 14th, 1991, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 1991 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual.

In America, the song I Like The Way by Hi-Five is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, It's In His Kiss by Cher is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie F/X 2 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. In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve.

Queen Elizabeth II is visiting the United States on a 13-day visit. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury, Robert Reed, and Anthony Perkins would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Sherlock Holmes", "The Cosby Show", "MacGyver", and "The Flash".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "SimCity", "DuckTales", and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Care Bears", "The Wonder Years", "Roseanne", and "Clarissa Explains It All". Popular toys at the moment include Mr Frosty, the Nintendo Entertainment System, Jenga, and Yo-yo.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 14th, 1991.

  • Eurovision 1991.

    Eurovision 1991.

    The 1991 Eurovision song contest was held in Rome, Italy. Sweden won the contest with the song "Fångad av en stormvind" by Carola.

  • 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 32 years and 14 days have passed since May 14th, 1991.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 20 of 1991.
  • Leap Year: 1991 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on May 14th, 1991, are now 32 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1991 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 674175600.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 14th, 1991.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to May 14th, 1991.

  • April 16th, 1991: Graeme Souness becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • April 19th, 1991: The Battle of the Ages: Heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield defeats George Foreman via unanimous decision.
  • April 26th, 1991: The first episode of the TV show "Dinosaurs" is aired.
  • May 2nd, 1991: Paula Abdul releases the song "Rush Rush".
  • May 3rd, 1991: The final episode of Dallas is aired.
  • May 4th, 1991: Sweden win the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Fångad av en stormvind" by Carola.
  • May 6th, 1991: Football: Arsenal win the Football League First Division after beating Manchester United 3-1.
  • May 6th, 1991: R.E.M. release the song "Shiny Happy People".
  • This date: May 14th, 1991
  • May 18th, 1991: Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup final after they defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Extra Time.
  • May 19th, 1991: Croatia votes to leave Yugoslavia.
  • May 21st, 1991: Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated.
  • May 24th, 1991: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murders 31-year-old Anthony Hughes.
  • May 24th, 1991: Operation Solomon: The Israeli military begins a covert operation to airlift 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
  • May 26th, 1991: 223 people die after Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks up midair over Suphan Buri province, Thailand.
  • May 28th, 1991: The Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album.
  • May 29th, 1991: Football: Serbian side Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup after defeating Marseille on penalties.
  • June 1st, 1991: The video game "Battletoads" is released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
  • June 1st, 1991: The channel "Comedy Central" is launched.
  • June 3rd, 1991: 46 people are killed after Mount Unzen erupts in Kyushu, Japan.
  • June 12th, 1991: The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the 1991 NBA Finals.
  • June 12th, 1991: Boris Yeltsin is elected President of Russia.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 14th, 1991, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 14th, 1991 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Photos of early 1990s fashion.

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of early 1990s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1991.

Television shows that people were watching in May 1991.

TV shows from May, 1991.

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
TV series about a family of dinosaurs.

The Flash
The Flash
CBS TV show starring John Wesley Shipp as Flash.

Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Crime drama.

One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.

Family Matters
Family Matters
Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.

Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.

Roseanne
Roseanne
Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.

In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Drama series starring Carroll O'Connor as police chief Bill Gillespie and Howard Rollins as detective Virgil Tibbs.

The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
A TV show that was set in the late sixties.

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard.

Full House
Full House
Sitcom about a widowed man who looks after his three daughters.

Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Comedy series starring Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.

Matlock
Matlock
Legal drama starring Andy Griffith.

MacGyver
MacGyver
TV show about a resourceful secret agent who can solve almost any problem using the mundane objects around him.

The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Television series about four mature women who live together in Miami, Florida.

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.

Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Sitcom about a retired baseball player who relocates to work as a live-in housekeeper.

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
American television sitcom starring Bill Cosby.

Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Starring Jeremy Brett.

Night Court
Night Court
Sitcom about a night court in Manhattan.

'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
BBC sitcom starring Gorden Kaye.

Cheers
Cheers
Sitcom starring Ted Danson.

Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.

Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
American soap opera.

Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
British sitcom about three senior citizens in the Yorkshire Dales.

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 May 14th, 1991.

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

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs

Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All

The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete

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

The Simpsons
The Simpsons

Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D.

Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Dink, the Little Dinosaur

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice

Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell

Hey Dude
Hey Dude

Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers

Noozles
Noozles

Roseanne
Roseanne

Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends

Count Duckula
Count Duckula

The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Fireman Sam
Fireman Sam

Full House
Full House

Adventures of the Little Koala
Adventures of the Little Koala

Married... with Children
Married... with Children

The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters

Pingu
Pingu

Growing Pains
Growing Pains

The Care Bears
The Care Bears

Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Adventures of the Gummi Bears

Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show

Muppet Babies
Muppet Babies

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse

The Smurfs
The Smurfs

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1991.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1991.

The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear

G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)

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

The Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System

Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families

Mr Frosty
Mr Frosty

Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Pogo ball / Lolo ball

Transformers
Transformers

My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)

Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble

Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids

The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in May of 1991.

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
Platform video game that was released on multiple consoles.

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 1990
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
A platform game that was originally released on the Sega Mega Drive.

Railroad Tycoon 1990
Railroad Tycoon
Business simulation game designed by Sid Meier.

Wing Commander 1990
Wing Commander
A sci-fi space simulation game that was released for PC DOS.

Phantasy Star II 1990
Phantasy Star II
RPG game developed by SEGA.

Golden Axe 1989
Golden Axe
Conan the Barbarian-style beat 'em-up game.

DuckTales 1989
DuckTales
Originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

SimCity 1989
SimCity
A city-building simulation game developed by Maxis.

Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Action game where the player takes control of a paperboy.

Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt
Light gun shooter game.

Were you born on this date?

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 May 14th, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 14th.

George Lucas

Film director.
Born on May 14th, 1944
He turned 47 on this day in 1991.

Jill Stein

American politician.
Born on May 14th, 1950
She turned 41 on this day in 1991.

Tim Roth

Actor.
Born on May 14th, 1961
He turned 30 on this day in 1991.

Ruby Walsh

Irish jockey.
Born on May 14th, 1979
He turned 12 on this day in 1991.

Olly Murs

Singer.
Born on May 14th, 1984
He turned 7 on this day in 1991.

Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook founder.
Born on May 14th, 1984
He turned 7 on this day in 1991.

Miranda Cosgrove

Actress.
Born on May 14th, 1993
She was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Pokimane

Internet personality.
Born on May 14th, 1996
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Weather details

Weather on May 14th, 1991.

Historical weather information for May 14th, 1991.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 13.2 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 68.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 20.28 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.02cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 12.39 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.51cm.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on May 14th, 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 May 14th, 1991 was most likely conceived around August 21st, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 14th, 1991 is close to February 4th, 1992.

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Stats for May 14th, 1991

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 14th, 1991.

  • A total of 11,702 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,671 weeks have passed.
  • 1,011,052,800 seconds have passed since the May 14th, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,179,561,600 times.
  • Since May 14th, 1991, the Earth has travelled approximately 521,703,244,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 168,508,800 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 86,950,541 steps. That's about 38,645 miles!
  • Since this date, 12,132,634 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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