What Happened on December 31, 1991

Historical Events

  • CPN, Communist Party of Netherland - last day of existence
  • Daniel R. McCarthy elected NY Yankee managing general partner
  • Dow Jones closes at record high 3168.83
  • J. Donald Crump resigns as CFL Commissioner

Famous Birthdays

  • DenĂ©e Benton, American actress (Hamilton, The Gilded Age), born in Orlando, Florida

Famous Deaths

  • Felicja Blumental, Polish-Brazilian concert pianist (Villa-Lobos' Piano Concerto No. 5; Penderecki's Partita for Harpsichord), dies at 83
  • Georges Poulet, French-Belgian critic (Temps Humain), dies at 89
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About December 31, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody/These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Queen