What Happened on October 8, 1991

Historical Events

  • Discovery of a African-American cemetery in Manhattan announced - largest and earliest burial ground of free and enslaved Africans in America, later a National Monument [1]

Event of Interest

The Croatian Parliament cuts all remaining ties with Yugoslavia

Famous Deaths

  • Natalia Ginzburg, Italian writer (Sounds of the Night), dies at 75
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About October 8, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

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