What happened on Wednesday April 17, 1991?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1991:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Breaks 3,000 Milestone On April 17, 1991, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed above 3,000 points for the first time in its history, marking a significant moment in financial markets. The index gained 17.58 points to close at 3,004.46, symbolizing growing economic confidence and market strength in the early 1990s.
• US Railroad Workers Strike On April 17, 1991, railroad workers in the United States initiated a nationwide strike, likely in response to labor disputes, wage negotiations, or working conditions. This industrial action potentially disrupted transportation and freight services across the country.

Events in 1991

April 17, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1991

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1991

April 17, 1991 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1991 can also be written as 4/17/1991 in the US and as 17/4/1991 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1991 in April 1991 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1991:

• Augusta Xu-Holland

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1991:

• Jack Yellen

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1991 was You're In Love by Wilson Phillips, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Wilson Phillips - You're In Love
2. Amy Grant - Baby Baby
3. Londonbeat - I've Been Thinking About You
4. Tara Kemp - Hold You Tight
5. Roxette - Joyride

April 17, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1991 was The One And Only by Chesney Hawkes, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Chesney Hawkes - The One And Only
2. James - Sit Down
3. The Waterboys - The Whole Of The Moon
4. Cher - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
5. Rod Stewart - Rhythm Of My Heart

April 17, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1991 was Whatever You Want by Tony Toni Tone, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Tony Toni Tone - Whatever You Want
2. Johnny Gill - Wrap My Body Tight
3. Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman
4. Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin' (From "New Jack City")
5. Diana Ross & Al B. Sure! - No Matter What You Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1991 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 11:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1991.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1991

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Someone born on April 17, 1991 is:

34 years and 6 days old,

or 408 months and 6 days old,

or 1775 weeks

or 12425 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1991?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1991.

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