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
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
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
- #1 Song: I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five
- #1 Song: The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) - Cher