Saturday August 17, 1991: on this day

About August 17th, 1991, in brief:

  • Historical events: West of Crescent City, California, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurs.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1991 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
  • #1 UK song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
  • Popular movie: The Man in the Moon directed by Robert Mulligan

More about August 17th, 1991? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1991.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1991?


August 17, 1991 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1991 can also be written as 8/17/1991 in the US and as 17/8/1991 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1991 in August 1991 calendar

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August 17, 1991: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1991:

  • West of crescent city, california, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurs.

August 17, 1991: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 17, 1991: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1991 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1991: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1991 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1991 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Aug 25, 1991.

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Who was born on August 17, 1991?


Famous people born on August 17, 1991:

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Young Thug

    Young thug is a rapper and songwriter known for his unique vocal style and influential contributions to the hip-hop genre.

  • Cordarryl Patterson

    Cordarryl Patterson is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who has played in the National Football League (NFL).

  • Krism

    Youtube star.

  • Montana Fishburne

    American pornographic actress.

  • Qory Sandioriva

    Indonesian beauty queen, puteri indonesia 2009.

  • Evanna Lynch

    Actress.

  • Mikhail Moseyevich Botvinnik

    World chess champion.

  • Jayy Von Monroe

    Pop singer.

  • Connor Johnson

    Drummer.

  • John Aprigliano

    Youtube star.

  • Anisha Vekemans
  • Timothy Wang
  • Steven Zuber
  • David Balaguer
  • Danilo Barcelos
  • Thomas Bropleh

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
    Rachel Hurd-Wood

    British actress.

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How old is someone born on August 17, 1991?


Someone born on August 17, 1991 is:

32 years 9 months old,

or 393 months and 6 days old,

or 1709 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11968 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1991?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1991.

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August 17, 1991: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1991:

  • Leo Geerts [Marcel van der Linden]

    Belgian writer/critic.

  • Mervyn Nelson

    Director (someof my best friends are .

  • Don Dubbins

    Actor (enchanted island, di), dies in 63.

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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August 17, 1991: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1991:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1991: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1991 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 17, 1991: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1991 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
  2. - Every Heartbeat
  3. - It Ain't Over Til It's Over
  4. - Summertime
  5. - Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave)

August 17, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 17, 1991: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1991 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
  2. - I'm Too Sexy youtube
  3. - More Than Words
  4. - Move Any Mountain
  5. - Now That We've Found Love

August 17, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1991 was Can You Stop The Rain by Peabo Bryson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 17, 1991: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1991 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can You Stop The Rain
  2. - Men
  3. - Summertime
  4. - I Can't Wait Another Minute
  5. - Addictive Love

August 17, 1991: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1991 was Todo Todo Todo by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 17, 1991: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 1991 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Todo Todo Todo
  2. - Dejame Llorar
  3. - Fiesta
  4. - Cosas Del Amor
  5. - Ahora

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August 17, 1991: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1991 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man in the Moon

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Gail Strickland, Reese Witherspoon

Country: United States of America

Child's Play 3

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Jack Bender

Starring: Justin Whalin, Perrey Reeves, Jeremy Sylvers, Travis Fine

Country: United States of America

Mediterraneo

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Gabriele Salvatores

Starring: Gabriele Salvatores, Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli, Giuseppe Cederna, Claudio Bisio, Gigio Alberti, Vanna Barba, Ugo Conti, Antonio Catania, Irene Grazioli, Luigi Montini, Vasco Mirandola

Country: Italy

Dead Again

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Andy Garcia, Derek Jacobi

Johnny Suede

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Tom DiCillo

Starring: Brad Pitt, Richard Boes, Cheryl Costa, Michael Luciano

August 17, 1991: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1991 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Luv und Lee

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt

The Hidden Room

Release year: 1991

Directed by: Sinister Cinema

August 17, 1991: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1991 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.

The Commanders by Bob Woodward

The Commanders

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It is impossible for anyone to look at any part of the War on Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century without seeing the hand Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, or one of their loyalists.

Sky Masters by Dale Brown

Sky Masters

By:

Publication Date: 1971 Lieutenant Colonel Patrick McLanahan accepts the opportunity to fly a B-2 bomber in training sorties for strategic warfare.

Beast by Peter Benchley

Beast

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"Makes the shark in "Jaws", look like a pet fish. . ." USA Weekend Straight from science's cutting edge and the logs of ancient seafarers comes an enormous

Loves Music, Loves To Dance by Mary Higgins Clark

Loves Music, Loves To Dance

By:

New York's popular magazines can be dangerous when a killer uses the personal ads to lure victims into his bizarre dance of death.

August 17, 1991: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1991 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly

Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Action platformer

Big Karnak

Big Karnak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Gaelco

ABC Wide World Of Sports Boxing

ABC Wide World Of Sports Boxing

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga

Genre: Versus fighting, Sports

Publisher: Data East

Fatal Fury: King of Fighters

Fatal Fury: King of Fighters

Platform: Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo-Geo CD, Mega Drive/Genesis, Sharp X68000, Super Famicom/SNES, PlayStation 2, Virtual Console

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: SNK Magical Company (Sharp X68000)

Final Fantasy Adventure

Final Fantasy Adventure

Platform: Game Boy, SoftBank Mobile, i-mode, EZweb, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Square

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1991?

On August 17, 1991 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1991?

On August 17, 1991 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1991?

On August 17, 1991 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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What happened in 1991?

1991 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Afghanistan / Pakistan hit by earthquake, 1,200 die
  • US Air and Skywest Fairchild jet collide at LA Airport killing 32
  • New Dutch Regulations Traffic rules and Traffic signs enforced

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What was the calendar for August 1991?

August 1991 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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