What happened on Friday August 16, 1991?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1991:

• Salomon Brothers Leadership Change John Gutfreund resigns as chief executive of Salomon Brothers amid an illegal bidding scandal, marking a significant moment of corporate accountability in the financial sector.
• Indian Airlines Flight 257 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Indian Airlines Flight 257, a Boeing 737-200, crashed during its approach to Imphal Airport, resulting in the loss of all 69 passengers and crew on board. The incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation protocols.
• US Economic Outlook President George H.W. Bush announces that the economic recession is nearing its end, signaling potential economic recovery and optimism.
• Belgium Population Census Official census records show Belgium's population at 10,000,963 inhabitants, providing a snapshot of the country's demographic landscape in 1991.
• Birth of Evanna Lynch Evanna Lynch, an Irish actress best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, is born.
• Birth of Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse, a Canadian actress, is born, marking the beginning of a potential future artistic career.

Events in 1991

August 16, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1991

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1991

August 16, 1991 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1991 can also be written as 8/16/1991 in the US and as 16/8/1991 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1991 in August 1991 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1991:

• Young Thug

  Young Thug is a groundbreaking American rapper who revolutionized hip-hop with his innovative vocal style and genre-defying music.

• Evanna Lynch

  Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress best known for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the globally acclaimed Harry Potter film series.

• GEM (singer)
• Yeo Hoonmin

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1991:

• Luigi Zampa

  Italian film director known for his significant contributions to post-war Italian cinema, particularly his 1946 film 'Vivere in Pace'.

• Bruno Nicolai
• Frederic Marès
• Ignacio Pinedo

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
2. Amy Grant - Every Heartbeat
3. Lenny Kravitz - It Ain't Over Til It's Over
4. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
5. Roxette - Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave)

August 16, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
2. Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy
3. Extreme - More Than Words
4. The Shamen - Move Any Mountain
5. Heavy D & The Boyz - Now That We've Found Love

August 16, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1991 was Can You Stop The Rain by Peabo Bryson, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Peabo Bryson - Can You Stop The Rain
2. Gladys Knight - Men
3. D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
4. Hi-Five - I Can't Wait Another Minute
5. BeBe & CeCe Winans - Addictive Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1991 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Aug 25, 1991.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1991

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Someone born on August 16, 1991 is:

33 years 8 months old,

or 404 months and 28 days old,

or 1760 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12325 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1991?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1991.

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