What happened on Thursday December 19, 1991?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1991:

• Boris Yeltsin Takes Control of Kremlin In a pivotal moment of post-Soviet history, Boris Yeltsin assumes control of the Kremlin, marking a significant transition of power following the imminent dissolution of the Soviet Union. This event symbolizes the dramatic political transformation occurring in Russia during this period.
• Paul Keating Becomes Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating successfully replaces Bob Hawke as the Prime Minister of Australia, continuing the Labor Party's leadership and signaling a new era in Australian political leadership.
• Skarnsund Bridge Opens in Norway The world's longest cable-stayed bridge at the time, the Skarnsund Bridge, is inaugurated in Norway. Spanning 530 meters (1,739 ft), this engineering marvel represents a significant achievement in infrastructure and bridge construction technology.
• New York Yankees Pitcher Arrested Steve Howe, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, is arrested for cocaine possession, highlighting ongoing substance abuse challenges in professional sports during this era.
• A Christmas Carol Musical Opens The musical adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' begins its run at the Eugene O'Neill Theater in New York City, offering 14 performances of the classic holiday story.
• Declan Galbraith Birth Declan Galbraith, a British singer, is born, who would later become known for his musical career.

Events in 1991

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

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1991

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1991

December 19, 1991 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1991 can also be written as 12/19/1991 in the US and as 19/12/1991 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1991 in December 1991 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1991:

• Sumire Uesaka

  Japanese voice actress and singer renowned for her prominent roles in anime and video game soundtracks, with a significant following in...

• Keiynan Lonsdale

  Australian-Nigerian actor known for roles in TV series and films, including 'The Flash' and 'Love, Simon'.

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on December 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1991 was Black Or White by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Michael Jackson - Black Or White
2. Boyz II Men - It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday
3. Color Me Badd - All 4 Love
4. PM Dawn - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss
5. Michael Bolton - When A Man Loves A Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 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 16th and December 22nd.

1. George Michael & Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
2. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love Me
3. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives
4. The KLF featuring Tammy Wynette - Justified And Ancient
5. Michael Jackson - Black Or White

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1991 was I Love Your Smile by Shanice, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Shanice - I Love Your Smile
2. Fourplay Featuring El DeBarge - After The Dance
3. M.C. Hammer - 2 Legit 2 Quit
4. Gerald Levert - Private Line
5. Vanessa Williams - The Comfort Zone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 06:27 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1991

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Someone born on December 19, 1991 is:

33 years 4 months old,

or 400 months and 25 days old,

or 1742 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12200 days old,

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

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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

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

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