Historical Events
My Own Private Idaho
"My Own Private Idaho" directed and written by Gus van Sant starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves is released
The Most Happy Fella
Revival of Frank Loesser's 1956 musical "The Most Happy Fella" closes at NY State Theater, NYC, after a limited run by the New York City Opera
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Tyler Posey, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Gunnar Sønstevold, Norwegian jazz pianist, and orchestral and film score composer (Litany In Atlanta; The Dorian Cage), dies at 78
- Jan Christiaanse, Dutch university professor, and politician (Senate, 1973-77, 1979-91; resident of Dutch political party CDA), dies at 59
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About October 18, 1991
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Emotions - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams