What Happened on May 15, 1991

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Defense releases docs claiming Noriega is "CIA's man in Panama"

  • Edith Cresson becomes France's 1st female prime minister
  • Manchester United of England win 31th European Cup Winner's Cup against FC Barcelona 2-1 in Rotterdam
  • Nepal premier Bhattarai resigns
  • Red Sox & White Sox play then slowest 9 inning game (4:11)

Sports History

US President George H. W. Bush takes Queen Elizabeth to Oakland A's-Baltimore Oriole game


1991 History

Famous Deaths

  • Andreas Floer, German mathematician (Floer homology), dies at 34
  • Lawrence "Bud" Freeman, American jazz tenor saxophonist, bandleader, and composer ("The Eel"; "Zen Is When"), dies of cancer at 84
  • Reno Browne, American Western actress, dies at 70
  • Ronald Lacey, actor (Raiders of Lost Ark, Next Victim), dies at 55
1991 Highlights

About May 15, 1991

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 10 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