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April 11, 1991

April 11, 1991, was a Thursday. It was 33 years, 7 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Birthdays

Born on April 11, 1991

People who were born on this exact date:

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 11, 1991:

  • United States: "I've Been Thinking About You" by London Beat
  • United Kingdom: "The One And Only" by Chesney Hawkes

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 11, 1991

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

  • Coming Out Of The Dark - Gloria Estefan
  • I've Been Thinking About You - Londonbeat
  • You're In Love - Wilson Phillips
  • Hold You Tight - Tara Kemp
  • Sadeness Part 1 - Enigma
Play the top singles from 1991
A Spotify playlist of songs from 1991. Take a trip back to the days of Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Salt-N-Pepa, Nirvana and 2 Unlimited!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 12,281 days ago. Approximately 409 months have passed. It was the 101st day of 1991, in week 15. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on April 11, 1991, are now 33 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 136 seasons of weather since this date.

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The date is April 11, 1991, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 1991 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song "I've Been Thinking About You" by London Beat is at the top of the singles charts, while "The One And Only" by Chesney Hawkes is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Cheers", "The Cosby Show", "Seinfeld", and "Twin Peaks". 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. In the Middle East, Operation Desert storm has recently come to an end after a short ground war between US-led forces and the Iraq military. President Bush has declared that the country of Kuwait has been liberated. Meanwhile, an anti-Saddam uprising has started in the Iraqi city of Basra.

In Europe, the USSR is continuing to disintegrate. Georgia has recently declared its independence and the first group of Soviet troops have started to leave Poland. 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. People are playing video games such as "Super Mario Land", "DuckTales", "Golden Axe", and "Phantasy Star II".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Growing Pains", "Married... with Children", "The Simpsons", and "The Adventures of Pete & Pete". Children are playing with toys such as Micro Machines, Jenga, the Game Boy, and Fear Street books.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 11, 1991, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1991 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 11, 1991 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 11, 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.
  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 11, 1991.

  • 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.
  • March 22, 1991: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) is released.
  • March 23, 1991: The first episode of "Clarissa Explains It All" is broadcasted on Nickelodeon.
  • March 24, 1991:
    • WrestleMania VII: Hulk Hogan defeats Sgt. Slaughter at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.
    • 4-year-old Michael Dunahee disappears from a school playground in Victoria, Canada.
  • March 26, 1991:
    • "The Frog Boys": Five young boys go missing in South Korea.
    • NBA star Charles Barkley mistakenly spits at a young fan during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets.
  • March 28, 1991: 3 Catholic civilians are murdered by the UVF in a gun attack in Drumbeg, Northern Ireland.
  • March 31, 1991:
    • Georgia votes for independence from the Soviet Union.
    • The Croatian War of Independence begins.
  • April 4, 1991:
    • US Senator John Heinz is killed in a plane crash in Merion, Pennsylvania.
    • 41 people are taken hostage at a "Good Guys!" electronics store in Sacramento, California.
  • April 5, 1991: 22 people (including Senator John Tower and astronaut Sonny Carter) are killed when Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 2311 crashes in Brunswick, Georgia.
  • April 9, 1991: Georgia declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
  • April 10, 1991: Moby Prince disaster: 140 people die after a passenger ferry collides with an oil tanker near Livorno in Italy.
  • This date: April 11, 1991
  • April 16, 1991: Graeme Souness becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • April 19, 1991: The Battle of the Ages: Heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield defeats George Foreman via unanimous decision.
  • April 26, 1991: The first episode of the TV show "Dinosaurs" is aired.
  • May 2, 1991: Paula Abdul releases the song "Rush Rush".
  • May 3, 1991: The final episode of Dallas is aired.
  • May 4, 1991: Sweden win the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Fångad av en stormvind" by Carola.
  • May 6, 1991:
    • Football: Arsenal win the Football League First Division after beating Manchester United 3-1.
    • R.E.M. release the song "Shiny Happy People".

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on April 11, 1991

TV audiences were watching the following shows on April 11, 1991:

TV shows from April 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 1991

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
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
Toys

Toys in 1991

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 April 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 April 11, 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 April 11, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 11.

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson

English broadcaster
Born on April 11, 1960
He turned 31 on this day in 1991.

Goldust

Goldust

Wrestler
Born on April 11, 1969
He turned 22 on this day in 1991.

Milly Alcock

Milly Alcock

Actress
Born on April 11, 2000
She was born exactly 9 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on April 11, 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 April 11, 1991 was most likely conceived around July 19, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 11, 1991 is close to January 2, 1992.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 11, 1991:

  • 12,281 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,754 weeks have passed.
  • 1,061,082,000 seconds have passed since April 11, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,237,929,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 547,518,312,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 176,847,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 91,253,052 steps. That's roughly 40,557 miles.
  • 12,732,984 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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