What happened on Thursday December 12, 1991?

About December 12th, 1991, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) officially ceased being part of the Soviet Union, a critical step in the dissolution of the USSR and the emergence of independent post-Soviet states.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 1991 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Black Or White by Michael Jackson
  • #1 UK song: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John
  • Popular movie: Joker directed by Todd Phillips

More about December 12th, 1991? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1991.

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December 12, 1991: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1991:

  • Russian SFSR Separates from Soviet Union The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) officially ceased being part of the Soviet Union, a critical step in the dissolution of the USSR and the emergence of independent post-Soviet states.
  • Maastricht Treaty Signed The Maastricht Treaty was signed, marking a pivotal moment in European integration by establishing the framework for the European Union and setting the stage for a unified economic and political community.
  • Supreme Soviet Denounces Union Treaty The Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR officially denounced the 1922 Union Treaty and ratified the Belavezha Accords, further solidifying the legal process of Soviet dissolution.
  • Nigeria Moves Capital to Abuja Nigeria officially transferred its capital city from Lagos to Abuja, a planned city designed to be a more centrally located and neutral administrative center.
  • Dexter Manley Retires from NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Dexter Manley retired from professional football after failing a drug test, highlighting ongoing substance abuse challenges in professional sports.
  • Orion Pictures Files for Bankruptcy Orion Pictures, a prominent film production and distribution company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, signaling financial challenges in the entertainment industry.
  • Richard Gere Marries Cindy Crawford Hollywood actor Richard Gere and supermodel Cindy Crawford were married, creating a high-profile celebrity union that captured significant media attention.
  • NBA Record: Most Blocks in a Game The New Jersey Nets set an NBA record by blocking 22 shots in a single game, defeating the Denver Nuggets 121-81 and demonstrating exceptional defensive performance.

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December 12, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 12, 1991?


December 12, 1991 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1991 can also be written as 12/12/1991 in the US and as 12/12/1991 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1991 in December 1991 calendar

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Who was born on December 12, 1991?


Famous people born on December 12, 1991:

  • Anna Zayachkivska
  • Jaime Lorente

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December 12, 1991: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1991:

  • Eleanor Boardman
  • Moshe Castel

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December 12, 1991: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1991 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 12, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1991 was Black Or White by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

  1. - Black Or White youtube
  2. - It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday youtube
  3. - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss youtube
  4. - When A Man Loves A Woman youtube
  5. - All 4 Love youtube

December 12, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1991 was Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

  1. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me youtube
  2. - When You Tell Me That You Love Me youtube
  3. - Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives youtube
  4. - Justified And Ancient youtube
  5. - Black Or White youtube

December 12, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1991 was Private Line by Gerald Levert, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

  1. - Private Line
  2. - Put Me In Your Mix
  3. - I'll Take You There
  4. - Giving You All My Love
  5. - I Love Your Smile youtube
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December 12, 1991: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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December 12, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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December 12, 1991: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1991 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:03 am and setting at 10:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1991.

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How old is someone born on December 12, 1991?


Someone born on December 12, 1991 is:

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1991?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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