What happened on Tuesday August 20, 1991?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1991:

• Estonia Declares Independence from Soviet Union On August 20, 1991, Estonia officially declared its independence from the Soviet Union, marking the end of over 50 years of Soviet occupation. This historic moment was part of the broader collapse of the Soviet Union and represented a significant milestone in Estonia's path to national sovereignty.
• Yeltsin's Presidential Edict Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a significant presidential edict taking control of all military, KGB, and other forces within Russian territory, a critical move during the tumultuous period of the Soviet Union's dissolution.
• Dan Marino NFL Contract Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino signs a 5-year contract extension worth $25 million, becoming the highest-paid NFL player at the time.
• Swimming World Record Norbert Rosza sets a world record in the 100m breaststroke.

Events in 1991

August 20, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1991

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1991

August 20, 1991 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1991 can also be written as 8/20/1991 in the US and as 20/8/1991 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1991 in August 1991 calendar

August 20, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1991 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 05:05 pm and setting at 02:24 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 20, 1991

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Someone born on August 20, 1991 is:

33 years 8 months old,

or 404 months and 3 days old,

or 1757 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12300 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1991?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1991.

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