June 8th, 1991, fell on a Saturday. It was day 159 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 7 months and 10 days have passed since June 8th, 1991.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 8th, 1991:
United States: More Than Words - Extreme
United Kingdom: I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "City Slickers" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is June 8th, 1991 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song More Than Words by Extreme is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, I Wanna Sex You Up by Color Me Badd is the number one hit song.
George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie City Slickers 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.
A new "alternative" rock band called The Smashing Pumpkins have released their debut album "Gish". In celebrity news, actress Roseanne Barr Arnold and Tom Arnold have just been remarried. In Japan, the eruption of Mount Unzen on the island of Kyushu has left 43 people dead.
Meanwhile, in South Africa, the policy of apartheid has officially been ended. Around 200,000 people have attended a parade in Washington D.C. to welcome over 8,000 US troops home from the Gulf War. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Only Fools and Horses", "Saved by the Bell" and "Clarissa Explains It All".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SimCity", "Golden Axe", "Phantasy Star II" and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Pingu", "Married... with Children", "Full House" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?". Popular toys include the likes of "Transformers", "Sylvanian Families", "Game Boy" 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 June 8th, 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, 7 months and 10 days have passed since June 8th, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 23 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on June 8th, 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 676335600.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around June 8th, 1991:
May 18th, 1991: Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup final after they defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Extra Time.
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on June 8th, 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 June 8th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 29th of August, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 8th, 1991 is the 17th of March, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on June 8th, 1991.
Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about June 8th, 1991.
10,817 days have passed since this date.
934,592,400 seconds have passed since the June 8th, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,090,357,800 times.
Since June 8th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 482,249,678,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 155,765,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 80,374,946 steps. That's about 35,722 miles!
Since this date, 11,215,109 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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