What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1991?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1991:

• Dissolution of the Soviet Union The Soviet Union officially ceases to exist, marking the end of a global superpower and a pivotal moment in world history. This momentous event signifies the conclusion of the Cold War and the transformation of geopolitical dynamics.
• End of El Salvador Civil War The prolonged and devastating civil war in El Salvador concludes, bringing an end to a twelve-year conflict that resulted in significant loss of life and social upheaval in Central America.
• Dow Jones Reaches Record High The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at a record high of 3,168.83, reflecting strong economic performance and investor confidence at the end of 1991.
• Communist Party of Netherlands Dissolves The Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN) officially ceases to exist, reflecting the broader global political transformations occurring at the end of the Cold War.
• Daniel R. McCarthy Elected Yankees Managing Partner Daniel R. McCarthy is elected as the managing general partner of the New York Yankees, marking a leadership transition for the iconic baseball franchise.
• CFL Commissioner Resigns J. Donald Crump resigns as Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, triggering a leadership change in the professional sports organization.

Events in 1991

December 31, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1991

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1991

December 31, 1991 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1991 can also be written as 12/31/1991 in the US and as 31/12/1991 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1991 in December 1991 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1991:

• ND Stevenson

  Acclaimed American cartoonist and graphic novelist known for works like 'Nimona' and 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'.

• Jessica Springsteen

  Professional equestrian and daughter of rock legend Bruce Springsteen, known for her show jumping career.

• Djené Dakonam
• Mamadou Fall
• Romain Febvre
• Didrik Fløtre
• Shohrux Gadoyev
• Bojana Jovanovski
• Tyler Larson
• Bara Mamadou Ndiaye
• Juan Carlos Portillo
• José Ribas
• Mouhamed Soueid
• Laura Staelhi
• Ibrahima Mamadou Sy
• Gréta Szakmáry
• James Wright
• Harouna Abou Demba
• Denée Benton

Famous people born in 1991

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1991 was Justify My Love by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Madonna - Justify My Love
2. Stevie B - Because I Love You (The Postman Song)
3. Bette Midler - From A Distance
4. Damn Yankees - High Enough
5. DNA - Tom's Diner

December 31, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1991 was Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter by Iron Maiden, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Iron Maiden - Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter
2. George Michael & Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
3. Enigma - Sadness Part 1
4. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love Me
5. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - The Grease Megamix

December 31, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1991 was Love Me Down by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Love Me Down
2. Tony Toni Tone - It Never Rains (In Southern California)
3. Surface - The First Time
4. Jeffrey Osborne - Only Human
5. Pebbles - Love Makes Things Happen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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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 31, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1991 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 01:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1992.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1991

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Someone born on December 31, 1991 is:

33 years 4 months old,

or 400 months and 13 days old,

or 1741 weeks

or 12187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1991?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1991?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1991.

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