Monday 29 April 1991
It was Monday, under the sign of Taurus. The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Oviya and Adam Smith.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Baby Baby by Amy Grant.
In UK The One And Only by Chesney Hawkes was in the top 5 hits.
Oscar, directed by John Landis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991
while The Seeress Of Kell by David Eddings was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Astronomers.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asmik-kun Land or 2nd Super Robot Wars.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 29 April 1991 ?
Holidays:
- Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
- Saint Hugh of Cluny
- International Dance Day.
- Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
- Greenery Day (1989-2006).
- Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
- Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Bah�'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridv�n.
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Wilfred the Younger
- Saint Peter of Verona
Famous Birthdays:
- Oviya : Indian model and actress.
- Adam Smith: English footballer.
- Mariya Suzuki: Japanese singer and actress (AKB48 and SNH48).
- Cole Vosbury: American singer-songwriter.
Famous Deaths:
- Claude Gallimard: French publisher, dies.
Facts:
- Cyclone strikes Bangladesh, 139,000 die / 10 million homeless
- Croatia declares independence.
- Earthquake in Georgia kills 100.
- A cyclone strikes the Chittagong district of southeastern Bangladesh with winds of around 155 mph, killing at least 138,000 people and leaving as many as 10 million homeless.
- 30 ampndash In Lesotho, a bloodless coup ousts military ruler Justin Lekhanya. On May 2, he is replaced as Chairman of the Military Council by Elias Phisoana Ramaema.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of April 1991 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Amy Grant - Baby Baby
- Roxette - Joyride
- Hi-Five - I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
- C & C Music Factory - Here We Go
- Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long)
- diVINYLS - I Touch Myself
- Rick Astley - Cry For Help
- Rod Stewart - Rhythm Of My Heart
- Wilson Phillips - You're In Love
- Mariah Carey - I Don't Wanna Cry
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 1991?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Nuclear Power -- Apr. 29, 1991
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9274
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.63
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Jurassic Park
From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo, this is the classic thriller of science run amok that took the world by storm. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Wonderful .
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The Plains Of Passage
Jean M. Auel’s enthralling Earth’s Children® series has become a literary phenomenon, beloved by readers around the world. In a brilliant novel as vividly authentic and entertaining as those that came before, Jean M.
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Four Past Midnight
The #1 New York Times bestseller—four chilling novellas from Stephen King that will “grab you and not let go” (The Washington Post).One Past Midnight: “The Langoliers” takes a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston into a most unfriendly sky.
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The Witching Hour
Demonstrating once again her gift for spellbinding stoyrtelling, Anne Rice makes real a family of witches--a family given to poetry and incest, to murder and philsophy, a family that is itself haunted by a powerful, dangerous and seductive being."Unfolds
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