October 3rd, 1991, fell on a Thursday. It was day 276 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 6 months and 17 days have passed since October 3rd, 1991.
On This Date
Events that occurred on October 3rd, 1991:
Bill Clinton announces that he will seek the 1992 Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 3rd, 1991:
United States: Good Vibrations - Marky Mark
United Kingdom: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
Movie Box Office
Which movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is October 3rd, 1991 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.
Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song Good Vibrations by Marky Mark is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams is the number one hit song.
George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 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. A rock subgenre called "Grunge" is starting to rise in popularity.
In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve. Tributes are pouring in for American musician Miles Davis, who has passed away at the age of 65. Davis' doctor has announced that the famous jazz trumpeter died of a stroke, pneumonia and respiratory failure. In Croatia, the Yugoslav Army are currently laying siege to the city of Dubrovnik.
In US politics, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton has just announced that he will be seeking the 1992 Democratic nomination for President of the United States. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "The Wonder Years" and "Blossom". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SimCity", "Phantasy Star II", "Railroad Tycoon" and "Streets of Rage".
Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Muppet Babies", "Full House" and "Garfield and Friends". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Transformers", "Sylvanian Families", "Jenga" and "Super Soaker (water gun)".
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 October 3rd, 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.
Grunge
A rock subgenre called "Grunge" is starting to take off. During this period, Nirvana release their album "Nevermind" and Pearl Jam release their album "Ten".
Pope Picture
Irish singer Sinead O' Connor causes controversy when she rips up a picture of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
29 years, 6 months and 17 days have passed since October 3rd, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 40 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on October 3rd, 1991, will be 29 years of age.
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 3rd, 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 October 3rd, 1991 was probably conceived around the 24th of December, 1990. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 3rd, 1991 is the 12th of July, 1992. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about October 3rd, 1991.
10,792 days have passed since this date.
932,428,800 seconds have passed since the October 3rd, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,087,833,600 times.
Since October 3rd, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 481,133,260,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 155,404,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 80,188,877 steps. That's about 35,640 miles!
Since this date, 11,189,146 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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