May 29th, 1991.

Events that occurred.

Notable events that occurred on May 29th, 1991.

• Football: Serbian side Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup after defeating Marseille on penalties.

Popular songs.

On May 29th, 1991, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

• United States: I Dont Want To Cry - Mariah Carey
• United Kingdom: It's In His Kiss - Cher

Take me back to May 29th, 1991!

Let's go back in time!

The date is May 29th, 1991, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. The summer of 1991 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up and the evenings are brighter than usual.

In America, the song I Dont Want To Cry by Mariah Carey is on 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 currently the President of the United States, and the movie What About Bob? is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, the vast majority of people still have no idea what "the Internet" is. 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.

Meanwhile, 223 people have tragically lost their lives in Thailand after Lauda Air Boeing 767 crashes near Bangkok. A new "alternative" rock band called The Smashing Pumpkins have released their debut album "Gish". In soccer, Serbian side Red Star Belgrade have won the European Cup after defeating French side Marseille on penalties.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury, Robert Reed and Anthony Perkins would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Only Fools and Horses", "MacGyver" and "Full House". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "Golden Axe", "Phantasy Star II" and "Wing Commander".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Married... with Children", "Count Duckula", "Rosie and Jim" and "Dinosaurs". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Cabbage Patch Kids, the Nintendo Entertainment System, Yo-yo and G.I. Joe (figures).

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on May 29th, 1991.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The Silence of the Lambs.

  "The Silence of the Lambs" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1991.

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  The Soviet Union is crumbling.

  Throughout 1991, the Soviet Union continued to dissolve, as multiple countries declared their independence.

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  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 around-the-clock coverage of Operation Desert Storm.

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  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.

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  Slap bracelets are a thing.

  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.

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  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.

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  People are using pagers to communicate.

  During the 1990s, pagers achieved mainstream popularity. 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.

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  Early 1990s fashion.

  Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.

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  Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

  By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist, plain-colored walls.

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  The Scrunchie.

  During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.

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  The Sega Genesis.

  The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video games consoles during this period. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.

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  The Game Boy.

  During this time, 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.

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  VCRs have become a common household item.

  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.

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

• 31 years, 9 months and 25 days have passed since May 29th, 1991.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 22 of 1991.
• Leap Year: 1991 was not a leap year.
• Age: A person born on May 29th, 1991 will be 31 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1991 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 675471600.

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 29th, 1991.

• 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".
• May 14th, 1991: Nelson Mandela's wife Winnie Mandela is given a six year prison sentence for her part in the kidnap of four youths.
• May 14th, 1991: 42 people lose their lives after two trains collide in Shigaraki, Japan.
• 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 28th, 1991: The Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album.
• This date: May 29th, 1991
• 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.
• June 14th, 1991: The adventure film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" is released in movie theaters.
• June 17th, 1991: South Africa officially ends its policy of apartheid.
• June 17th, 1991: U.S. President Zachary Taylor is exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning.
• June 18th, 1991: Bryan Adams releases his single: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.
• June 19th, 1991: American actress Jean Arthur passes away at the age of 90.
• June 19th, 1991: The Soviet military finishes its withdrawal from Hungary.
• June 23rd, 1991: The first Sonic the Hedgehog game is released by Sega.
• June 25th, 1991: The country of Yugoslavia collapses as Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence.
• June 28th, 1991: Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announces that she will be retiring from the House of Commons.

Personality traits.

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Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 29th, 1991, will have the star sign Gemini.
• Zodiac Element: Air.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
• Native American Zodiac: May 29th, 1991 falls under the Deer.
• 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.

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.

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 29th, 1997, instead.

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 29th of May.

• Democracy Day (Nigeria)

Weather on May 29th, 1991.

Historical weather information for May 29th, 1991.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 14.1 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 74.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 23.56 degrees Celsius. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.25cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 11.22 degrees Celsius.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on May 29th, 1991 was most likely conceived around September 5th, 1990.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 29th, 1991 is close to February 19th, 1992.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 29th, 1991.

• A total of 11,621 days have passed since this date.
• 1,660 weeks have passed.
• 1,004,058,000 seconds have passed since the May 29th, 1991.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,171,401,000 times.
• Since May 29th, 1991, the Earth has travelled approximately 518,093,928,000 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 167,343,000 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 86,348,988 steps. That's about 38,377 miles!
• Since this date, 12,048,696 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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