What Happened on January 29, 1991

Historical Events

  • "Piano Lesson" closes at Walter Kerr Theater NYC after 320 performances

Mandela, Buthelezi Meet

Nelson Mandela and anti-Apartheid leader and Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi meet after 28 years

  • The Battle of Khafji begins, the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War

Famous Birthdays

  • Amberley Snyder, American barrel racer (subject of Netflix film "Walk, Ride. Rodeo), born in California
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Grosvenor, English nobleman, and one of UK richest people, born in Westminster, London

Famous Deaths

  • Yasushi Inoue, Japanese writer (The Bullfight), dies at 83
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About January 29, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Time - Surface
  • UK #1 Song: 3 A.M. Eternal - The KLF Ft. The Children Of The Revolution