November 24th, 1991, fell on a Sunday. It was day 328 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.
29 years, 2 months and 0 days have passed since November 24th, 1991.
On This Date
Events that occurred on November 24th, 1991:
KISS drummer Eric Carr dies from complications of heart cancer.
Queen frontman Freddie Mercury dies of AIDS.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on November 24th, 1991:
United States: When A Man Loves A Woman - Michael Bolton
United Kingdom: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Cape Fear" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is November 24th, 1991 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
In America, Thanksgiven Day of 1991 is just around the corner. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song When A Man Loves A Woman by Michael Bolton is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Black Or White by Michael Jackson is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Cape Fear 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. The Communist Party has just been officially banned from Russia by a presidential decree. Yugoslav forces have just captured the Croatian town of Vukovar following an 87-day battle.
Irish rock band U2 have released their new album "Achtung Baby". The films "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Addams Family" have just been released in movie theaters. Music fans are currently mourning the deaths of Queen singer Freddie Mercury and KISS drummer Eric Carr. Mercury recently passed away after a battle with AIDS and Carr died from complications of heart cancer.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Saved by the Bell", "Family Matters" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "Railroad Tycoon", "Streets of Rage" and "F-16 Combat Pilot". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Doug", "Taz-Mania" and "Home Improvement".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Transformers", "Sylvanian Families", "Game Boy" 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 November 24th, 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".
Freddie Mercury dies.
A few hours after announcing to the world that he has AIDS, Queen singer Freddie Mercury passes away.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
This date fell on a weekend.
29 years, 2 months and 0 days have passed since November 24th, 1991.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 47 of 1991.
Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on November 24th, 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 690940800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around November 24th, 1991:
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on November 24th, 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 November 24th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 14th of February, 1991. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 24th, 1991 is the 2nd of September, 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 November 24th, 1991.
10,654 days have passed since this date.
920,505,600 seconds have passed since the November 24th, 1991.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,073,923,200 times.
Since November 24th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 474,980,889,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 153,417,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 79,163,482 steps. That's about 35,184 miles!
Since this date, 11,046,067 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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