What happened on Sunday August 25, 1991?

About August 25th, 1991, in brief:

  • Historical events: Computer science student Linus Torvalds makes a groundbreaking post to the comp.os.minix newsgroup, revealing his work on a new free computer operating system that would revolutionize open-source software development.
  • Day of the week: August 25th, 1991 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
  • #1 UK song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
  • Popular movie: Joker directed by Todd Phillips

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August 25, 1991: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 1991:

  • Linux Kernel Announcement Computer science student Linus Torvalds makes a groundbreaking post to the comp.os.minix newsgroup, revealing his work on a new free computer operating system that would revolutionize open-source software development.
  • Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 Debut German racing prodigy Michael Schumacher makes his historic Formula 1 debut at the Belgian Grand Prix, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most legendary careers in motorsport history.
  • Baltic States Recognition Norway and Denmark officially recognize the independence of the former Soviet Union's Baltic republics, signaling international support for their sovereignty during the dissolution of the USSR.
  • Battle of Vukovar Begins The devastating 87-day siege of Vukovar commences, marking a critical and brutal phase of the Croatian War of Independence, with the Yugoslav People's Army and Serbian paramilitary forces attacking the Croatian city.
  • World Record Swimming Performance Hungarian swimmer Krizstina Egerszegi sets a world record in the 200m backstroke with an impressive time of 2:06.62, showcasing exceptional athletic achievement.

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August 25, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 25, 1991?


August 25, 1991 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1991 can also be written as 8/25/1991 in the US and as 25/8/1991 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 25, 1991?


Famous people born on August 25, 1991:

  • Alok
  • Leon Edwards

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August 25, 1991: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 1991:

  • Giuseppe Vaiana

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August 25, 1991: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 25, 1991 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 25, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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. - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You youtube
  2. - It Ain't Over Til It's Over youtube
  3. - Every Heartbeat youtube
  4. - Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave) youtube
  5. - Summertime youtube

August 25, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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. - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You youtube
  2. - I'm Too Sexy youtube
  3. - More Than Words youtube
  4. - Move Any Mountain youtube
  5. - Now That We've Found Love youtube

August 25, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

  1. - Can You Stop The Rain
  2. - Men
  3. - Addictive Love
  4. - Let The Beat Hit 'Em
  5. - Special
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August 25, 1991: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 25, 1991: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 1991 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 07:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1991.

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How old is someone born on August 25, 1991?


Someone born on August 25, 1991 is:

33 years 8 months old,

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or 1759 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12315 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1991?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1991?

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