Historical Events
Nick & Nora
Charles Strouse and Richard Maltby, Jr's musical "Nick & Nora" opens at Marquis Theater, NYC; runs for 9 performances
The Homecoming
Revival of Harold Pinter's stage drama "The Homecoming" closes at Criterion Theater, NYC, after limited run of 49 performances
- Russia, Belorussia & Ukraine form Commonwealth of Ind States
- The Romanian Constitution is adopted in a referendum.
Famous Deaths
- (Wilbur) "Buck" Clayton, American jazz trumpet player (Count Basie; Billie Holiday; Lester Young), and bandleader, dies at 80
- Kimberly Bergalis, got AIDS from health care worker, dies at 23
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About December 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - George Michael & Elton John
