What happened on Sunday May 19, 1991?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1991:

• Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi In a tragic terrorist attack in Sriperumbudur, India, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during a public meeting by suicide bomber Thenmozhi Rajaratnam. The explosion killed Gandhi and several others, marking a significant moment in Indian political history.
• Croatian Independence Referendum Croatians voted in a landmark referendum to declare independence from Yugoslavia, a pivotal moment in the dissolution of the Yugoslav state and the emergence of modern Croatia.
• End of Ethiopian Civil War President Mengistu Haile Mariam fled Ethiopia, effectively bringing the Ethiopian Civil War to a conclusion and signaling a major political transition in the country.
• Willy T. Ribbs Makes Indianapolis 500 History Willy T. Ribbs became the first African-American driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 starting grid, breaking a significant racial barrier in motorsports.
• Buddy Holly Musical Closes "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" concluded its Broadway run at the Shubert Theatre in New York City after 225 performances, celebrating the life and music of the rock and roll pioneer.
• Pat Bradley Wins LPGA Tournament Pat Bradley secured victory at the LPGA Centel Golf Classic, adding to her impressive professional golf career.
• Sandra Palmer Wins Senior Golf Tournament Sandra Palmer won the LPGA Centel Senior Golf Challenge, showcasing her continued excellence in professional golf.

Events in 1991

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

Magazines from May. 19, 1991

Newspapers from May. 19, 1991

May 19, 1991 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1991 can also be written as 5/19/1991 in the US and as 19/5/1991 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1991 in May 1991 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1991:

• Brittani Kline
• Moses Sumney

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1991:

• Gonario Pinna

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on May 19th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1991 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 01:18 am.

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 19, 1991

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Someone born on May 19, 1991 is:

33 years 11 months old,

or 407 months and 4 days old,

or 1770 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12393 days old,

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There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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

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

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