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June 27, 1991

June 27, 1991, was a Thursday. It was 33 years, 4 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Popular songs

On June 27, 1991, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul
  • United Kingdom: "Any Dream Will Do" by Jason Donovan

The music charts on June 27, 1991

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Rush Rush - Paula Abdul
  • I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City") - Color Me Badd
  • More Than Words - Extreme
  • Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
  • Love Is A Wonderful Thing - Michael Bolton
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!
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".

Facts

This date occurred 12,202 days ago. Approximately 407 months have passed. It was the 178th day of 1991, in week 26. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on June 27, 1991, are now 33 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 136 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 27, 1991

Let's go back to the nineties.

The date is June 27, 1991, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. The summer of 1991 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In America, the song "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul is at the top of the singles charts, while "Any Dream Will Do" by Jason Donovan is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 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 "Magnum, P.I.", "Murder, She Wrote", "In the Heat of the Night", and "One Foot in the Grave". 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 Europe, the Soviet Union is continuing to dissolve.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, the policy of apartheid has officially been ended. SEGA have just released a new video game called "Sonic the Hedgehog". A potential crisis is unfolding in Iraq after Iraqi soldiers fire warning shots at a U.N. inspection team who attempted to intercept their vehicles.

The country of Yugoslavia is dissolving following the decision of Croatia and Serbia to declare their independence. 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 "SimCity", "DuckTales", "Phantasy Star II", and "Battletoads".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Count Duckula", "Roseanne", "Beverly Hills, 90210", and "Dinosaurs". Children are playing with toys such as My Little Pony (figures), the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Lego Pirates, and Yo-yo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 27, 1991, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: June 27, 1991 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 27, 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 June 27, 1991.

  • May 28, 1991: The Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album.
  • May 29, 1991: Football: Serbian side Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup after defeating Marseille on penalties.
  • June 1, 1991:
    • The video game "Battletoads" is released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
    • The channel "Comedy Central" is launched.
  • June 3, 1991: 46 people are killed after Mount Unzen erupts in Kyushu, Japan.
  • June 12, 1991:
    • The Chicago Bulls win their first NBA Championship after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the 1991 NBA Finals.
    • Boris Yeltsin is elected President of Russia.
  • June 14, 1991: The adventure film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" is released in movie theaters.
  • June 17, 1991:
    • South Africa officially ends its policy of apartheid.
    • US President Zachary Taylor is exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning.
  • June 18, 1991: Bryan Adams releases his single: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.
  • June 19, 1991:
    • American actress Jean Arthur passes away at the age of 90.
    • The Soviet military finishes its withdrawal from Hungary.
  • June 23, 1991: The first Sonic the Hedgehog game is released by Sega.
  • June 25, 1991: The country of Yugoslavia collapses as Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence.
  • This date: June 27, 1991
  • June 28, 1991: Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announces that she will be retiring from the House of Commons.
  • July 3, 1991: Terminator 2: Judgment Day is released.
  • July 8, 1991:
    • 22-year-old Cora McGuirk goes missing in Seattle, Washington.
    • The first episode of "The Montel Williams Show" is aired on TV.
  • July 10, 1991: Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first democratically elected President of Russia.
  • July 11, 1991:
    • UK politics: Labour MP Terry Fields is sentenced to 60 days in prison for refusing to pay his poll tax.
    • 261 people are killed after Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 catches fire and crashes shortly after takeoff from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
  • July 12, 1991: John Singleton's film "Boyz n the Hood" is released in movie theaters.
  • July 15, 1991: Right Said Fred releases his song "I'm Too Sexy".
  • July 19, 1991:
    • 12-year-old Jared Negrete goes missing while on a Boy Scout expedition on the San Gorgonio Mountain in California.
    • Boxer Mike Tyson rapes 18-year-old Desiree Washington at a hotel room in Indianapolis.
  • July 22, 1991:
    • Boxer Mike Tyson is charged with the rape of Miss Black America contestant Desiree Washington.
    • Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is arrested after remains are found in his apartment.
  • July 25, 1991: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is charged with murder.
  • July 26, 1991: Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens is arrested in Florida for masturbating in an adult movie theater.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in June 1991

In June 1991, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from June 1991.

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
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
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock

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 June 1991

If you were a kid on June 27, 1991, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
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
Toys

Toys in 1991

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 1991.

Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
Battletoads 1991
Battletoads
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
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
SimCity 1989
SimCity
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on June 27, 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 June 27, 1997, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 27.

Helen Keller

Helen Keller

Author and activist Deceased
Born on June 27, 1880
She was not alive on this date.

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

Actor
Born on June 27, 1975
He turned 16 on this day in 1991.

Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian

TV personality
Born on June 27, 1984
She turned 7 on this day in 1991.

Drake Bell

Drake Bell

Actor
Born on June 27, 1986
He turned 5 on this day in 1991.

Emma D'Arcy

Emma D'Arcy

Actress
Born on June 27, 1992
She was born exactly one year after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on June 27, 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 June 27, 1991 was most likely conceived around October 4, 1990.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 27, 1991 is close to March 19, 1992.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 27, 1991:

  • 12,202 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,743 weeks have passed.
  • 1,054,256,400 seconds have passed since June 27, 1991.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,229,965,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 543,996,302,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 175,709,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 90,666,050 steps. That's roughly 40,296 miles.
  • 12,651,077 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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