What happened on Friday December 20, 1991?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1991:

• North Atlantic Cooperation Council First Meeting The North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NAC-C) held its inaugural meeting on the same day the Soviet Union officially dissolved, symbolizing a new era of international cooperation and the end of the Cold War.
• Paul Keating Becomes Prime Minister of Australia Paul Keating was sworn in as Prime Minister of Australia, succeeding Bob Hawke after a leadership challenge within the Australian Labor Party. This marked a significant moment in Australian political history, with Keating becoming the 24th Prime Minister of the country.
• Honor Killing Case in Missouri A Missouri court sentenced Palestinian immigrants Zein and Maria Isa to death for the honor killing of their daughter Palestina, highlighting the complex issues of cultural practices, immigration, and judicial response to familial violence.
• NHL Expands Membership The National Hockey League (NHL) granted permanent membership to two new franchises: the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators, significantly expanding the league's presence in the United States and Canada.
• Communist Party of Greece Leadership Change Charilaos Florakis was elected as the honorary president of the Communist Party of Greece, signaling potential shifts in the party's leadership and political strategy.
• Severe Winter Weather in South Dakota Northern South Dakota experienced significant winter weather conditions with light freezing drizzle and freezing rain between Timber Lake and Webster. The severe weather led to numerous car accidents, with 24 reported in Aberdeen, business closures, and school cancellations.

Events in 1991

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

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1991

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1991

December 20, 1991 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1991 can also be written as 12/20/1991 in the US and as 20/12/1991 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1991 in December 1991 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1991:

• Jorginho

  Professional footballer known for his midfield skills, playing for Chelsea and the Italian national team.

• Joss Christensen
• Fabian Schär
• Martavis Bryant
• Jillian Rose Reed

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1991:

• Thomas Newman

  Renowned film composer known for scoring movies like 'American Beauty' and 'Skyfall', who unfortunately passed away prematurely.

• Simone Beck

  Renowned French culinary expert who co-authored the groundbreaking cookbook 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' with Julia Child.

• Walter Chiari

  Iconic Italian actor and comedian who was immensely popular in mid-20th century Italian cinema and theater.

• Vittorio Malagoli

Famous people who died in 1991

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 07:29 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 20, 1991

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Someone born on December 20, 1991 is:

33 years 4 months old,

or 400 months and 3 days old,

or 1739 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12178 days old,

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

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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