June 12th, 1991, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 163 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 0 months and 26 days have passed since June 12th, 1991.
On This Date
Events that occurred on June 12th, 1991:
Boris Yeltsin is elected President of Russia.
The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship.
The Chicago Bulls win the 1991 NBA Finals after they defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 12th, 1991:
United States: Rush Rush - Paula Abdul
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 12th, 1991 and it's a Wednesday. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Rush Rush by Paula Abdul 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. 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.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Saved by the Bell" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse", "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior" and "Battletoads". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Cosby Show", "Growing Pains", "The Wonder Years" and "Blossom".
Popular toys include the likes of "Sylvanian Families", "Micro Machines", "Sega Genesis / Mega Drive" 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 12th, 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.
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.
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, 0 months and 26 days have passed since June 12th, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 24 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on June 12th, 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 676681200.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around June 12th, 1991:
May 18th, 1991: Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup final after they defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Extra Time.
May 21st, 1991: Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated.
May 29th, 1991: Football: Serbian side Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup after defeating Marseille on penalties.
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 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.
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 12th, 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).
Native American Zodiac: June 12th, 1991 falls under the Deer.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
Television Shows
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
Dinosaurs - TV series about a family of dinosaurs.
Clarissa Explains It All - Nickelodeon TV series.
Beverly Hills, 90210 - A series that followed the lives of a group of teenagers living in Beverly Hills.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Sitcom about an inner-city teenager who moves to his aunt's house in Bel-Air.
Blossom - Starring Mayim Bialik as teenager Blossom Russo.
Family Matters - Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.
Saved by the Bell - Comedy series about a group of friends in high school.
Seinfeld - Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.
Quantum Leap - TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.
Roseanne - Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.
The Wonder Years - A TV show that was set in the late sixties.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Animated series about a team of four teenage turtles.
1991 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1991.
"Dinosaurs" - "Clarissa Explains It All" - "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" - "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" - "Beverly Hills, 90210" - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - "Rosie and Jim" - "Blossom" - "The Simpsons" - "Doogie Howser, M.D." - "Saved by the Bell" - "Hey Dude" - "Noozles" - "Roseanne" - "Garfield and Friends" - "Count Duckula" - "The Wonder Years" - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" - "Fireman Sam" - "Full House" - "Adventures of the Little Koala" - "Married... with Children" - "The Real Ghostbusters" - "Pingu" - "Growing Pains" - "Thomas the Tank Engine" - "The Cosby Show" - "Muppet Babies" - "Danger Mouse" - "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"
1991 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1991:
G.I. Joe (figures)
Yo-yo
Polly Pocket
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Game Boy
Jenga
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Transformers
My Little Pony (figures)
Easy-Bake Oven
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 12th of June:
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on June 12th, 1991.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on June 12th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 2nd of September, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 12th, 1991 is the 21st of March, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Battletoads - Platform video game.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - An arcade game that was released by Capcom.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - A platform game that was originally released on the Sega Mega Drive.
Wing Commander - A sci-fi space simulation game that was released for PC DOS.
Golden Axe - Conan the Barbarian-style beat 'em-up game.
Duck Hunt - Light gun shooter game.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about June 12th, 1991.
10,619 days have passed since this date.
917,481,600 seconds have passed since the June 12th, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,070,395,200 times.
Since June 12th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 473,420,505,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 152,913,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 78,903,418 steps. That's about 35,068 miles!
Since this date, 11,009,779 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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