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What happened on Tuesday, May 7, 1991?

About May 7th, 1991, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 7, 1991, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the Bright Sparklers fireworks factory in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia. The disaster resulted in 26 deaths and 103 injuries, with 46 homes destroyed and 149 damaged. The explosion was so powerful that it was audible 7–8 km away.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 1991 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Joyride by Roxette
  • #1 UK song: The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Cher
  • Popular movie: The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme

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May 07, 1991: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1991:

  • Tragic fireworks factory explosion in Malaysia On May 7, 1991, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the Bright Sparklers fireworks factory in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia. The disaster resulted in 26 deaths and 103 injuries, with 46 homes destroyed and 149 damaged. The explosion was so powerful that it was audible 7–8 km away. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Haryana wins Ranji Trophy cricket final On May 7, 1991, Haryana clinched their first-ever Ranji Trophy title by defeating Bombay by 2 runs in a thrilling final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match concluded with Bombay at 352 all out, chasing a target of 355 set by Haryana in their second innings. source: espn.com

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May 07, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 07, 1991?


May 07, 1991 was a Tuesday and it was the 127th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1991 can also be written as 5/7/1991 in the US and as 7/5/1991 in UK and Europe.

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May 07, 1991: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1991:

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May 07, 1991: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1991 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 07, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1991 was Joyride by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - Joyride youtube
  2. - Baby Baby youtube
  3. - I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) youtube
  4. - Here We Go youtube
  5. - Touch Me (All Night Long) youtube

May 07, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1991 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Cher, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) youtube
  2. - Last Train To Trancentral youtube
  3. - Sailing On The Seven Seas youtube
  4. - Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee) youtube
  5. - Senza Una Donna (Without A Woman) youtube

May 07, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1991 was Call Me by Phil Perry, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - Call Me
  2. - It Should've Been You
  3. - I'm Dreamin' (From "New Jack City")
  4. - Backyard
  5. - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love
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May 07, 1991: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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May 07, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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May 07, 1991: What was the moon phase on that day?


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33%

The moon phase on May 07, 1991 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 May 07, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 02:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1991 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1991.

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How old is someone born on May 07, 1991?


Someone born on May 07, 1991 is:

35 years 3 months old,

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or 12876 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1991?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 7th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1991?

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Why 1991 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on May 7, 1991, a 1991 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to May 7, 1991 includes Tragic fireworks factory explosion in Malaysia, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around May 7, 1991 included “Joyride” by Roxette, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of May 7, 1991 included The Silence of the Lambs, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

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