Historical Events
- Discovery of a African-American cemetery in Manhattan announced - largest and earliest burial ground of free and enslaved Africans in America, later a National Monument [1]
Famous Deaths
- Natalia Ginzburg, Italian writer (Sounds of the Night), dies at 75
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About October 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Emotions - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams