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June 12, 1991

June 12, 1991, was a Wednesday. It was 33 years, 6 months, and 11 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on June 12, 1991?

  • The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the 1991 NBA Finals.
  • Boris Yeltsin is elected President of Russia.
Song charts

Top songs

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

  • United States: "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul
  • United Kingdom: "I Wanna Sex You Up" by Color Me Badd

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 12, 1991

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

  • More Than Words - Extreme
  • I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City") - Color Me Badd
  • Rush Rush - Paula Abdul
  • I Don't Wanna Cry - Mariah Carey
  • Love Is A Wonderful Thing - Michael Bolton
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!
City Slickers

Top movie at the box office

The movie "City Slickers" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 12,248 days ago. Approximately 408 months have passed. It was the 163rd day of 1991, in week 24. 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 136 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 12, 1991

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, June 12, 1991. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1991 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Wanna Sex You Up" by Color Me Badd is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie City Slickers 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.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, the policy of apartheid has officially been ended. In basketball, the Chicago Bulls have just won their first ever NBA Championship after beating the LA Lakers 4-1. In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve. Boris Yeltsin has just been elected as the first President of the newly-established Russian SFSR. Meanwhile, communist rule has recently come to an end in Albania.

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.", "Night Court", "Matlock", and "Dinosaurs". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "DuckTales", "Golden Axe", "Phantasy Star II", and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Danger Mouse", "Muppet Babies", "Thomas the Tank Engine", and "The Real Ghostbusters". Popular toys at the moment include Mr Frosty, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, the Game Boy, and the SEGA Game Gear.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 12, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 12, 1991 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • Boris Yeltsin is elected as the new President of Russia.

    Boris Yeltsin is elected as the new President of Russia

    On June 12th, 1991, Boris Yeltsin was elected as the new President of Russia. Yeltsin defeated his challenger Nikolai Ryzhkov by a wide margin.
  • The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship.

    The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship

    One of the NBA's greatest dynasties started in June of 1991. That month, on June 12th, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA Championship after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the NBA Finals.
  • 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 June 12, 1991.

  • May 14, 1991:
    • Nelson Mandela's wife Winnie Mandela is given a six year prison sentence for her part in the kidnap of four youths.
    • 42 people lose their lives after two trains collide in Shigaraki, Japan.
  • May 18, 1991: Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup final after they defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Extra Time.
  • May 19, 1991: Croatia votes to leave Yugoslavia.
  • May 21, 1991: Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated.
  • May 24, 1991:
    • Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murders 31-year-old Anthony Hughes.
    • Operation Solomon: The Israeli military begins a covert operation to airlift 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
  • May 26, 1991: 223 people die after Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks up midair over Suphan Buri province, Thailand.
  • May 28, 1991: The Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album.
  • May 29, 1991: Football: Serbian side Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup after defeating Marseille on penalties.
  • June 1, 1991:
    • The video game "Battletoads" is released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
    • The channel "Comedy Central" is launched.
  • June 3, 1991: 46 people are killed after Mount Unzen erupts in Kyushu, Japan.
  • This date: June 12, 1991
  • June 14, 1991: The adventure film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" is released in movie theaters.
  • June 17, 1991:
    • South Africa officially ends its policy of apartheid.
    • US President Zachary Taylor is exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning.
  • June 18, 1991: Bryan Adams releases his single: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.
  • June 19, 1991:
    • American actress Jean Arthur passes away at the age of 90.
    • The Soviet military finishes its withdrawal from Hungary.
  • June 23, 1991: The first Sonic the Hedgehog game is released by Sega.
  • June 25, 1991: The country of Yugoslavia collapses as Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence.
  • June 28, 1991: Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announces that she will be retiring from the House of Commons.
  • July 3, 1991: Terminator 2: Judgment Day is released.
  • July 8, 1991:
    • 22-year-old Cora McGuirk goes missing in Seattle, Washington.
    • The first episode of "The Montel Williams Show" is aired on TV.
  • July 10, 1991: Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first democratically elected President of Russia.
  • July 11, 1991:
    • UK politics: Labour MP Terry Fields is sentenced to 60 days in prison for refusing to pay his poll tax.
    • 261 people are killed after Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 catches fire and crashes shortly after takeoff from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
  • July 12, 1991: John Singleton's film "Boyz n the Hood" is released in movie theaters.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on June 12, 1991

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

TV shows from June 1991.

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
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
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock

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 June 12, 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

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1991

Toys and games that were popular in 1991:

The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 1991.

Battletoads 1991
Battletoads
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
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
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

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

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

George H. W. Bush (Senior)

George H. W. Bush (Senior)

US President Deceased
Born on June 12, 1924
He turned 67 on this day in 1991.

Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson

Canadian clinical psychologist
Born on June 12, 1962
He turned 29 on this day in 1991.

Jeremy Rowley

Jeremy Rowley

Actor
Born on June 12, 1978
He turned 13 on this day in 1991.

Diem Brown

Diem Brown

TV personality Deceased
Born on June 12, 1980
She turned 11 on this day in 1991.

Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima

Brazilian model
Born on June 12, 1981
She turned 10 on this day in 1991.

SeaNanners

SeaNanners

Youtube personality
Born on June 12, 1984
He turned 7 on this day in 1991.

Alissa Violet

Alissa Violet

American model
Born on June 12, 1996
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on June 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 June 12, 1991 was most likely conceived around September 19, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 12, 1991 is close to March 4, 1992.

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Stats for June 12, 1991

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 12, 1991:

  • 12,248 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,749 weeks have passed.
  • 1,058,230,800 seconds have passed since June 12, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,234,602,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 546,047,092,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 176,371,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 91,007,849 steps. That's roughly 40,448 miles.
  • 12,698,770 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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