What happened on Wednesday May 08, 1991?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1991:

• CIA Director William H. Webster Resigns William H. Webster, a prominent intelligence leader, stepped down from his position as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on May 8, 1991. Webster, who had served during a critical period of global political transition following the end of the Cold War, concluded his tenure after making significant contributions to U.S. intelligence operations.
• Death of Jean Langlais, French Composer and Organist Jean Langlais, a renowned French composer and organist known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical and sacred music, passed away at the age of 84. Langlais was celebrated for his innovative compositions and his profound influence on contemporary organ music.
• Rudolf Serkin Performance in Vermont Rudolf Serkin, a distinguished concert pianist born in Eger, Austria-Hungary in 1903, performed in Guilford, Vermont. Serkin was a highly respected classical musician known for his interpretations of European classical repertoire.

Events in 1991

May 08, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1991

Newspapers from May. 08, 1991

May 08, 1991 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1991 can also be written as 5/8/1991 in the US and as 8/5/1991 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1991 in May 1991 calendar

Famous people died on May 08, 1991:

• Rudolf Serkin

  Renowned classical pianist and influential music educator who was a key figure at the Marlboro School of Music in Vermont, known for his...

• Jean Langlais

  Renowned French blind organist and composer who was an influential musician in 20th-century classical music.

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on May 8th

May 08, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1991 was Joyride by Roxette, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Roxette - Joyride
2. Amy Grant - Baby Baby
3. Hi-Five - I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
4. C & C Music Factory - Here We Go
5. Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long)

May 08, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 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. Cher - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
2. The KLF featuring The Children Of The Revolution - Last Train To Trancentral
3. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Sailing On The Seven Seas
4. Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)
5. Zucchero featuring Paul Young - Senza Una Donna (Without A Woman)

May 08, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1991 was Call Me by Phil Perry, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Phil Perry - Call Me
2. Teddy Pendergrass - It Should've Been You
3. Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin' (From "New Jack City")
4. Pebbles (With Salt-N-Pepa) - Backyard
5. B Angie B - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1991 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 03:07 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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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1991

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Someone born on May 08, 1991 is:

33 years 11 months old,

or 407 months and 15 days old,

or 1772 weeks

or 12404 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1991?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1991.

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