Historical Events
- Belgium census is 10,000,963 inhabitants
Event of Interest
John Gutfreund announces his resignation as chief executive of Salomon Brothers amid illegal bidding scandal
Event of Interest
US President George H. W. Bush declares recession is near an end
Famous Birthdays
- Evanna Lynch, Irish actress, born in Termonfeckin, Republic of Ireland
- Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse, Canadian actress, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Young Thug [Jeffery Williams], American rapper and songwriter ("Stoner"; "This Is America"), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Robert DiMatte Jr, stage director/actor, dies at 43
- Shamu the Whale, dies of respiratory failure at 16
- Stuart Karl, CEO (Karl Home Video), dies at 38 of skin cancer
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About August 16, 1991
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
