What Happened on February 28, 1991

Historical Events

  • Gulf War ends after Iraq accepts a ceasefire following their retreat from Kuwait

Sports History

New York Yankees Don Mattingly named 10th team captain

  • Noureddine Morceli runs world record 1500m indoor (3:34:16)
  • Steve Tesich's stage drama "Speed of Darkness" opens at Belasco Theater, NYC; runs for 36 performances
1991 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Sarah Bolger, Irish actress, born in Dublin, Ireland
Born in 1991

Famous Deaths

  • Guillermo Ungo, member of El Salvador junta (1979-80), dies
  • Wassily Hoeffding, American statistician (b. 1914)
1991 Highlights

About February 28, 1991

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All The Man That I Need - Whitney Houston
  • UK #1 Song: Do The Bartman - Simpsons