What Happened on October 29, 1991

Historical Events

  • American commercial fishing vessel (F/V) 'Andrea Gail' and crew of 6 lost at sea near Sable Island in North Atlantic Ocean; story becomes basis for book and film "The Perfect Storm"
  • Buck Showalter replaces Stump Merrill as NY Yankee manager

Famous Birthdays

  • Parris Goebel, New Zealand dancer and choreographer (Savage x Fenty shows), born in Auckland, New Zealand

Famous Deaths

  • Donald Churchill, playwright, dies of a heart attack at 60
  • Harry Thomas, founder (Flower Festival, Dutch Homofielen Party), dies
  • Maria Monica, silent film actress, dies
  • Mario Scelba, Prime Minister of Italia (1954-55), dies
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About October 29, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Romantic - Karyn White
  • UK #1 Song: The Fly - U2