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February 18, 1991

February 18, 1991, was a Monday. It was 33 years, 9 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 18, 1991:

  • United States: "All The Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston
  • United Kingdom: "Do The Bartman" by Simpsons

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 18, 1991

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory
  • All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston
  • One More Try - Timmy T.
  • The First Time - Surface
  • Someday - Mariah Carey
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Sleeping with the Enemy

Top movie

The movie "Sleeping with the Enemy" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 12,331 days ago. Approximately 411 months have passed. It was the 49th day of 1991, in week 08. 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 February 18, 1991

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, February 18, 1991. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Valentine's Day of 1991 has just passed. In America, the song "All The Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston is at the top of the singles charts, while "Do The Bartman" by Simpsons is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Sleeping with the Enemy 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.

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. A new movie called "The Silence of the Lambs", starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, has just been released in movie theaters.

In Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to unravel as Lithuania officially declares its independence from the USSR. Two Provisional IRA bombs have exploded at Paddington station and Victoria station in London. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Miles Davis, Freddie Mercury, Benny Hill, and Robert Reed would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Sherlock Holmes", "Who's the Boss?", "MacGyver", and "Matlock". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "SimCity", "Super Mario Land", and "Wing Commander". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Adventures of the Little Koala", "Babar", "In Living Color", and "Art Attack".

Popular toys at the moment include Sylvanian Families, Koosh Ball, the Game Boy, and Lego Pirates.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 18, 1991, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • 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: February 18, 1991 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 18, 1991.

  • "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."

    "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."

    The award winning psychological horror film "The Silence of the Lambs" was showing at movie theaters in February and March of 1991.
  • The Adventures of Pete & Pete.

    The Adventures of Pete & Pete

    In February of 1991, a new television series called "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" premiered on Nickelodeon.
  • 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 February 18, 1991.

  • 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.
  • February 11, 1991: Massive Attack release their song "Unfinished Sympathy".
  • February 14, 1991: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: February 18, 1991
  • February 22, 1991: Kenny Dalglish resigns as Liverpool manager.
  • February 27, 1991: US President George H. W. Bush formally declares that Kuwait has been liberated.
  • February 28, 1991: The Gulf War ends after Kuwait is liberated.
  • March 1, 1991: An uprising against Saddam Hussein's regime begins in Basra, Iraq.
  • March 2, 1991:
    • 17-year-old Ryan Giggs makes his debut for Manchester United.
    • Color Me Badd release their single "I Wanna Sex You Up".
  • March 3, 1991: Camera footage emerges of an African American man named Rodney King being beaten by the LAPD.
  • March 14, 1991: "The Birmingham Six" are released after a court rules that the evidence against them had been fabricated by police.
  • March 17, 1991: 70% of voters in 9 Soviet Republics vote in favor of dismantling the Soviet Union.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on February 18, 1991

People in February 1991 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from February 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 February 18, 1991

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

The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
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
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 February 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
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 February 18, 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 February 18, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 18.

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

John Lennon's widow
Born on February 18, 1933
She turned 58 on this day in 1991.

Gary Ridgway

Gary Ridgway

American serial killer
Born on February 18, 1949
He turned 42 on this day in 1991.

John Travolta

John Travolta

Actor
Born on February 18, 1954
He turned 37 on this day in 1991.

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Rapper
Born on February 18, 1965
He turned 26 on this day in 1991.

Gary Neville

Gary Neville

Former soccer player
Born on February 18, 1975
He turned 16 on this day in 1991.

Scumbag Steve

Scumbag Steve

Internet meme
Born on February 18, 1990
He turned 1 on this day in 1991.

J-Hope

J-Hope

BTS member
Born on February 18, 1994
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on February 18, 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 February 18, 1991 was most likely conceived around May 28, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 18, 1991 is close to November 11, 1991.

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Stats for February 18, 1991

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 18, 1991:

  • 12,331 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,761 weeks have passed.
  • 1,065,398,400 seconds have passed since February 18, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,242,964,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 549,745,574,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 177,566,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 91,624,262 steps. That's roughly 40,722 miles.
  • 12,784,781 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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