What happened on Monday August 19, 1991?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1991:

• Soviet August Coup of 1991 Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was placed under house arrest while vacationing in the Crimea during a dramatic coup attempt by hardline Communist Party members. Led by Vice President Gennady Yanayev and seven other senior officials, the coup sought to reverse Gorbachev's reforms and prevent the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Despite their efforts, the coup collapsed within 72 hours, ultimately accelerating the Soviet Union's disintegration.
• Soviet Coup Attempt Details A comprehensive account of the failed coup by Communist Party hardliners, who attempted to forcibly seize control from Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. The State Committee on the State of Emergency (GKChP), led by Vice President Gennady Yanayev, introduced a state of emergency but ultimately failed to maintain control.
• Crown Heights Riot Begins The Crown Heights riot erupted in Brooklyn, New York, marking a significant racial tension event between African American and Jewish communities.
• Soviet Television's Swan Lake Broadcast During the coup, Soviet television made the surreal decision to broadcast the ballet Swan Lake continuously, an attempt to create an illusion of normalcy and distract citizens from the political upheaval unfolding in Moscow.
• Miss Teen USA Pageant Janel Bishop, a 17-year-old from New Hampshire, was crowned the 9th Miss Teen USA, representing a moment in youth and entertainment history.

Events in 1991

August 19, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1991

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1991

August 19, 1991 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1991 can also be written as 8/19/1991 in the US and as 19/8/1991 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1991 in August 1991 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1991:

• Ali Ahamada
• Salem Al-Dawsari
• Jorge Betancur
• Brenda Briasco
• Alberto Brignoli
• Gianni Bruno
• Néstor Canelón
• Jacob Dalton
• Cheick Doumbia
• Ivor Horvat
• Jonathan Johansson
• Kendall Marshall
• Osvaldas Matulionis
• Ousmane N'Diaye
• Brock O'Hurn
• Diogo Rangel
• Benoît Schwarz
• Matyas Szabo
• Kalidou Yero
• Bartosz Śpiączka

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on August 19th

August 19, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

August 19, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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 19, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1991 was Can You Stop The Rain by Peabo Bryson, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Peabo Bryson - Can You Stop The Rain
2. Gladys Knight - Men
3. BeBe & CeCe Winans - Addictive Love
4. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Let The Beat Hit 'Em
5. Vesta - Special

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 19, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1991 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:21 pm and setting at 01:27 am.

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 19, 1991

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Someone born on August 19, 1991 is:

33 years 8 months old,

or 404 months and 4 days old,

or 1757 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12301 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1991?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1991.

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