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January 10, 1991

January 10, 1991, was a Thursday. It was 33 years, 9 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 10, 1991:

  • United States: "Justify My Love" by Madonna
  • United Kingdom: "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" by Iron Maiden

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 10, 1991

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

  • Justify My Love - Madonna
  • Because I Love You (The Postman Song) - Stevie B
  • From A Distance - Bette Midler
  • High Enough - Damn Yankees
  • Tom's Diner - DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega
Play the top songs from 1991
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Home Alone

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Home Alone" was at the top of the box office on January 10, 1991.

Facts

This date was 12,348 days ago. Approximately 412 months have passed. It was the 10th day of 1991, in week 02. 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 137 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 10, 1991

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, January 10, 1991. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned.

In America, the song "Justify My Love" by Madonna is at the top of the singles charts, while "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" by Iron Maiden is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Home Alone 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. Iraqi forces are continuing to occupy Kuwait following an invasion at the start of August. The UN Security Council has given Iraq a deadline to withdraw from the country by the 15th of January. If Iraqi forces fail to withdraw on time, "all necessary means" will be used to push them out.

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 El Salvador, three US soldiers have been killed after leftist guerrillas shot down a military helicopter.

Former baseball star Pete Rose has just been released from prison after serving a five month sentence for tax fraud. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Bardeen, Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury, and Benny Hill would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Sherlock Holmes", "Married... with Children", "21 Jump Street", and "One Foot in the Grave".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Paperboy", "Herzog Zwei", "Railroad Tycoon", and "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Real Ghostbusters", "Doogie Howser, M.D.", "Blossom", and "TaleSpin". Popular toys at the moment include Cabbage Patch Kids, Pogo ball / Lolo ball, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 10, 1991, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 10, 1991 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 10, 1991.

  • 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.
  • The Gulf War.

    The Gulf War

    The Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) occurred at the start of 1991. The war started after Iraq invaded the neighboring country of Kuwait. On January 17th, 1991, coalition forces began to bomb Iraqi ground positions. By the end of February 1991, Iraqi troops had suffered heavy losses and retreated.
  • 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 January 10, 1991.

  • December 11, 1990: Mafia members John Gotti, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and Frank Locascio are arrested by the FBI.
  • December 21, 1990: Kindergarten Cop (1990) is released.
  • December 23, 1990: Slovenia votes to leave the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
  • December 24, 1990: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are married.
  • December 25, 1990:
    • The movie The Godfather Part III is released.
    • German soccer player Lothar Matthäus is awarded the 1990 Ballon d'Or.
    • The first web browser is introduced by Tim Berners-Lee.
  • January 7, 1991: Former baseball player Pete Rose is released from prison after a five month sentence for filing false tax returns.
  • January 9, 1991: Female serial killer Aileen Wuornos is arrested at a bar in Florida.
  • This date: January 10, 1991
  • January 13, 1991: Soviet troops kill 14 independence supporters in Vilnius, Lithuania.
  • January 15, 1991: Iraq fails to meet the UN deadline for the withdrawal of its forces from Kuwait.
  • January 16, 1991: Operation Desert Storm begins as US-led coalition forces begin to bomb Iraqi ground positions.
  • January 19, 1991: The BTK killer murders his final victim, Dolores Earline Johnson Davis.
  • January 20, 1991: The song "Wind of Change" is released by Scorpions.
  • January 27, 1991:
    • Super Bowl XXV: The New York Giants defeat the Buffalo Bills by 20-19 at Tampa Stadium in Florida.
    • Rapper Dr. Dre assaults TV host Dee Barnes at a party in Hollywood.
  • February 1, 1991: An air crash at Los Angeles International Airport kills 34 people.
  • February 7, 1991:
    • Jean-Bertrand Aristide becomes the first democratically-elected president of Haiti.
    • The Provisional IRA launches a mortar attack on Downing Street.
    • The ground assault phase of Operation Desert Storm begins as troops enter Kuwait.
  • February 9, 1991: The Adventures of Pete & Pete debuts on Nickelodeon.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1991

The following TV shows were popular in January 1991:

TV shows from January 1991.

The Flash
The Flash
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
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
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street

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 January 10, 1991

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

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
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
Nellie the Elephant
Nellie the Elephant
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1991

Toys and games that were popular in 1991:

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
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 1991.

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
Herzog Zwei 1989
Herzog Zwei
Golden Axe 1989
Golden Axe
DuckTales 1989
DuckTales
Super Mario Land 1989
Super Mario Land
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on January 10, 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 January 10, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 10.

Grigori Rasputin

Grigori Rasputin

Historical figure Deceased
Born on January 10, 1869
He was not alive on this date.

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

Actor Deceased
Born on January 10, 1939
He was not alive on this date.

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

Singer
Born on January 10, 1945
He turned 46 on this day in 1991.

George Foreman

George Foreman

Boxer
Born on January 10, 1949
He turned 42 on this day in 1991.

Grand Master Sexay

Grand Master Sexay

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 10, 1972
He turned 19 on this day in 1991.

Jared Kushner

Jared Kushner

American businessman
Born on January 10, 1981
He turned 10 on this day in 1991.

Shanann Watts

Shanann Watts

Murder victim Deceased
Born on January 10, 1984
She turned 7 on this day in 1991.

Mason Mount

Mason Mount

Soccer player
Born on January 10, 1999
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on January 10, 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 January 10, 1991 was most likely conceived around April 19, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 10, 1991 is close to October 3, 1991.

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Stats for January 10, 1991

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 10, 1991:

  • 12,348 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,764 weeks have passed.
  • 1,066,867,200 seconds have passed since January 10, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,244,678,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 550,503,475,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 177,811,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 91,750,579 steps. That's roughly 40,778 miles.
  • 12,802,406 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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