Monday 8 July 1991
It was Monday, under the sign of Cancer (see planets position on July 8, 1991). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jamie Blackley and Durango (Mexico).
In that special week of July people in US were listening to Rush Rush by Paula Abdul.
In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits.
Scorchers, directed by David Beaird, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991
while Iron John by Robert Bly was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Hidden Room.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing 2nd Super Robot Wars or Captain America and the Avengers.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1991 or at July 08 across the years.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 8 July 1991 ?
Holidays:
- Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
- Feast day of Saint Kilian
- Feast day of Saint Grimbald
Famous Birthdays:
- Jamie Blackley: Movie Actor.
- Durango (Mexico)
- Virgil van Dijk
- Eve Hewson: Actress.
Famous Deaths:
- James Franciscus: Actor (Mr Novak), dies of emphysema at 57.
- Lotte Palfi Andor: Actress (Lovesick, All the Jazz).
Facts:
- Major league umpire Steve Palermo and former NFL defensive lineman Terence Mann were shot trying to help 2 waitresses from being robbed
- Pittsburgh Pirate President Carl Barger becomes 1st President of Florida Marlins
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Planetary positions on this day
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1991?
- LIFE: Miracles Virgin Mary
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Who Are Americans? -- July 8, 1991
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9284
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1991
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 1991 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Paula Abdul - Rush Rush
- EMF - Unbelievable
- Jesus Jones - Right Here, Right Now
- Color Me Badd - I Wanna Sex You Up
- Luther Vandross - Power Of Love/Love Power
- Michael W. Smith - Place In This World
- UB40 - Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
- Tara Kemp - Piece Of My Heart
- Rythm Syndicate - P.A.S.S.I.O.N.
- Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
Top #10 R&B songs
- Damian Dame - Exclusivity
- Ralph Tresvant - Do What I Gotta Do
- Freddie Jackson - Main Course
- Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
- Baby I'm Ready - Levert
- Lisa Fischer - How Can I Ease The Pain
- Guy - Do Me Right
- Gotta Have You (From "Jungle Fever") - Stevie Wonder
- Hi-Five - I Can't Wait Another Minute
- D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
Top #10 Latin songs
- Todo Todo Todo - Daniela Romo
- Dejame Llorar - Ricardo Montaner
- Mi Deseo - Los Bukis
- Banda Blanca - Fiesta
- Amante Del Amor - Luis Miguel
- Navegar En Ti - Braulio
- No Hace Falta - Mijares
- Con Tu Amor - Pandora
- Emmanuel - No He Podido Verte
- Wilkins - Sereno
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Woody Allen
Few celebrities are as instantly recognizable as Woody Allen. Few are as notoriously shy. And perhaps none are as elusive: Is Woody Allen a comedian who wants to be taken seriously?
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly ...
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Illiberal Education
As it "illuminates the crisis of liberal education and offers proposals for reform which deserve full debate" (Morton Halperin, American Civil Liberties Union), "Illiberal Education" "documents how the politics of race
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Captain America and the Avengers
2nd Super Robot Wars
Avenging Spirit
Comet Busters!
