Historical Events
- Dan O'Brien sets US decathlon record with 8,812 points
- Mike Powell of US sets then long jump record at 29' 4½" (8.95m)
- Tamil Tigers capture Sri Lanka poet Selvi
Famous Deaths
- Alan Wheatley, British actor (The Adventures of Robin Hood), dies from a heart attack at 84
- Hans Koetsier, Dutch sculptor artist (KLM-Schiphol), dies at 61
- Jean Tinguely, Swiss sculptor artist (moving objects), dies at 66
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About August 30, 1991
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
