What happened on Tuesday May 14, 1991?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1991:

• Winnie Mandela Sentenced for Kidnapping South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in the kidnapping and beating of four youths, one of whom tragically died. This event highlighted the complex and controversial nature of her activism during the tumultuous period of South African apartheid.
• Edith Cresson: First Female French Prime Minister Edith Cresson of the Socialist Party made history by becoming France's first female prime minister. Despite her groundbreaking achievement, her tenure was short-lived, lasting less than a year due to political instability, reflecting the challenges women faced in high-level political leadership.
• Robert M. Gates Becomes CIA Director Robert M. Gates was appointed as the 15th Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a significant leadership role during the post-Cold War era. Gates would later go on to serve as Secretary of Defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
• Queen Elizabeth II Visits Washington, D.C. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Washington, D.C. for a 13-day royal visit to the United States, continuing the long-standing diplomatic and cultural ties between the two nations. Such state visits are important for maintaining international relationships and cultural exchange.
• Deadly Train Collision in Japan A tragic train collision in Japan resulted in 42 fatalities, highlighting the potential risks and safety challenges in transportation infrastructure. This incident likely prompted significant investigations and potential improvements in railway safety protocols.
• World's Largest Burrito Record A culinary milestone was achieved when the world's largest burrito was created, weighing an impressive 1,126 pounds. This extraordinary feat demonstrated the potential for creative food challenges and record-breaking culinary achievements.

Events in 1991

May 14, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1991

Newspapers from May. 14, 1991

May 14, 1991 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1991 can also be written as 5/14/1991 in the US and as 14/5/1991 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1991 in May 1991 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1991:

• Ahmed El-Shenawy
• Lars Henrik Andreassen
• Erica Fontes
• Lucía Fresco
• Paulina Guba
• Jeff Heath
• Muhammed Ildiz
• Inès Jaurena
• Igor Krmar
• Razak Nuhu
• Ronald Powell
• Elena Ricci
• Óscar Ruiz Roa
• Salem Saleh
• Ariel Soto
• David Verburg
• Davellyn Whyte
• Lukas Dhont
• Lindsay Dowd
• Andrés Ramiro Escobar

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1991:

• Jiang Qing

  Mao Zedong's wife and a key figure in the Cultural Revolution, she was a powerful political actor in Communist China and a member of the...

• Aladár Gerevich

  Legendary Hungarian fencer who won multiple Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the greatest fencers in history.

• John Edward

  John Edward is an American television personality and self-proclaimed psychic medium known for his popular TV show 'Crossing Over with John...

• Etelredo Pascolo

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1991 was I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) by Hi-Five, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Hi-Five - I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
2. Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long)
3. C & C Music Factory - Here We Go
4. diVINYLS - I Touch Myself
5. Rod Stewart - Rhythm Of My Heart

May 14, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1991 was The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Cher, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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 14, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1991 was It Should've Been You by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Teddy Pendergrass - It Should've Been You
2. Phil Perry - Call Me
3. Keith Washington - Kissing You
4. B Angie B - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love
5. Color Me Badd - I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1991 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 10:21 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 14, 1991

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Someone born on May 14, 1991 is:

34 years old,

or 408 months

or 1774 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12419 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1991.

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