What Happened on January 27, 1991

Historical Events

  • 7th Sundance Film Festival: "Poison" wins Grand Jury Prize Dramatic

Becker's 1st Australian Open

Australian Open Men's Tennis: Boris Becker of Germany wins his 1st Australian title; beats Ivan Lendl 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4

  • Dutch Pacifist Socialistic Party disbands
  • Nadine Strossen is 1st female president of the ACLU
  • Super Bowl XXV, Tampa Stadium, Tampa, FL: New York Giants beat Buffalo Bills, 20-19; MVP: Ottis Anderson, NY Giants, RB

Famous Deaths

  • Dale Long, American baseball infielder (MLB record 8 HRs in consecutive games 1956; Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs), dies of cancer at 64
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About January 27, 1991

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Time - Surface
  • UK #1 Song: 3 A.M. Eternal - The KLF Ft. The Children Of The Revolution