What Happened on May 14, 1991

Historical Events

  • 42 die in a train collision in Japan
  • Robert M Gates becomes head of CIA

Event of Interest

Winnie Mandela sentenced to 6 years for complicity in kidnapping & beating of four youths, one of whom died, She is freed pending appeal

  • World's Largest Burrito created at 1,126 lbs

Famous Deaths

  • Aladár Gerevich, Hungarian fencer (7 Olympic gold 1932, 36, 48, 52, 56, 60), dies at 81
  • Ast Fonteyne, Flemish lecture artist, dies
  • Herman Niels, Flemish radio director, dies

Jiang Qing (1914-1991)

Chinese communist and wife of Mao Zedong, commits suicide at 77

  • John Edward Craven, dies
  • Shintaro Abe, minister of Exterior of Japan (1982-86), dies
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About May 14, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five
  • UK #1 Song: The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) - Cher