What Happened on February 26, 1991

Historical Events

  • Asanka Gurusinha scores twin Test Cricket tons v NZ (119 & 102)
  • Gulf War: Battle of 73 Easting - Coalition forces win decisive victory over Iraq in tank battle involving 500-700 combined vehicles

Highway of Death

Gulf War: Coalition planes bomb Iraqi forces retreating from Kuwait, killing hundreds and creating the so-called 'Highway of Death'

  • Gulf War: Kuwaiti resistance leaders declare they have control of their capital
  • NY-NJ Knights (WLAF) players 1st come together
  • Signs of Iran crude now an option for US refiners, but no imports from Iran likely in near future

Famous Deaths

  • (Bulee) "Slim" Galliard, American jazz singer, musician, songwriter ("Flat Foot Floogie (with a Floy Floy)"), and actor, dies of cancer at 75
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About February 26, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 1 month and 22 days
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