December 12th, 1991

December 12th, 1991, fell on a Thursday. It was day 346 of 1991. The decade was the 1990s.

29 years, 2 months and 13 days have passed since December 12th, 1991.

December 12th, 1991

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 12th, 1991:

  • United States: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
  • United Kingdom: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael & Elton John

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is December 12th, 1991 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1991 is in full swing. The decorations are up and festive songs are playing on the radio.

In America, the song Black Or White by Michael Jackson is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 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 coming to an end as the leaders of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine agree to dissolve the union.

The film Hook, starring Robin Williams, is currently showing in movie theaters. In celebrity news, actor Richard Gere has married supermodel Cindy Crawford at a ceremony in Las Vegas. People are watching popular TV shows such as "MacGyver", "Full House", "Family Matters" and "Beverly Hills, 90210".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "SimCity", "Railroad Tycoon", "F-16 Combat Pilot" and "Super Castlevania IV". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Roseanne", "Noozles", "Rosie and Jim" and "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Easy-Bake Oven", "My Little Pony (figures)", "Sega Genesis / Mega Drive" and "Yo-yo".

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 December 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 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".

  • The Soviet Union is dissolving.

    During this period, the Soviet Union was in its final stages of dissolving, as multiple countries in Eastern Europe had already declared their independence. On December 8, 1991, the presidents of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus agreed to dissolve the Soviet Union and replace it with the Commonwealth of Independent States. On the 21st of December, 1991, representatives from most of the Soviet republics also agreed to dissolve the union. Finally, on the 25th of December, 1991, president Mikhail Gorbachev stepped down and declared his office extinct.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 29 years, 2 months and 13 days have passed since December 12th, 1991.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 50 of 1991.
  • Leap Year: 1991 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on December 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 692496000.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around December 12th, 1991:

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 12th, 1991, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Ophiuchus.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • Native American Zodiac: December 12th, 1991 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

  • Home Improvement - Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.
  • Darkwing Duck - Cartoon.
  • Rugrats - Animated TV series about a group of toddlers.
  • The Ren & Stimpy Show - Animated cartoon series.
  • 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.
  • One Foot in the Grave - British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.
  • Family Matters - Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.
  • Saved by the Bell - Comedy series about a group of friends in high school.

1991 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1991.

  • The Adventures of Tintin
  • Home Improvement
  • Darkwing Duck
  • Taz-Mania
  • Doug
  • Rugrats
  • The Ren & Stimpy Show
  • 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
  • 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:

  • Super Soaker (water gun)
  • The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
  • 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

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

  • Super Castlevania IV - Platform game released for the SNES.
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The third installment in the series. Released on the SNES.
  • F-16 Combat Pilot - F-16 fighter flight simulator.
  • Streets of Rage - A side-scrolling beat-em-up game that was released on the Sega.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog - A platform video game that was released for the Sega Mega Drive.
  • Battletoads - Platform video game.
  • Railroad Tycoon - Business simulation game designed by Sid Meier.
  • Phantasy Star II - RPG game developed by SEGA.
  • SimCity - City-building simulation game developed by Maxis.
  • Duck Hunt - Light gun shooter game.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 12th of December:

Weather

Weather information for December 12th, 1991:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 8.3 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 4.72 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Precipitation: 0cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: -3.78 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Precipitation: 0.25cm.

US President

Who was the US President on December 12th, 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 December 12th, 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 December 12th, 1991 was probably conceived around the 4th of March, 1991. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 12th, 1991 is the 20th 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 December 12th, 1991.

  • 10,668 days have passed since this date.
  • 921,715,200 seconds have passed since the December 12th, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,075,334,400 times.
  • Since December 12th, 1991, earth has travelled approximately 475,605,043,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 153,619,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 79,267,507 steps. That's about 35,230 miles!
  • Since this date, 11,060,582 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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