What Happened on September 17, 1991

Historical Events

  • 4,355 turn out to see Expos play NY Mets at Shea Stadium
  • The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet
  • UN admits Estonia, Latvia, Lithuiania, North & South Korea, Marshall Islands & Micronesia

Famous Deaths

  • John Thomas, American co-inventor of fiberglass, dies at 83 [1]
  • RenĂ©-Charles "Zino" Francescatti, French concert violinist (NY Philharmonic-1939), dies at 89
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About September 17, 1991

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Adore Mi Amor - Color Me Badd
  • UK #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams