Historical Events
- "Sailor Moon" by Naoko Takeuchi, one of the most popular Manga of all time is first published in Japan
Sports History
Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as the highest paid NFL player with a 5-year extension for $25 million
- Estonia formally declares its independence from the USSR
- Norbert Rosza swims world record 100m breast stroke (1:01.29)
- The United Democratic Front, one of the most prominent anti-apartheid movements, comprising of over 400 workers', church, civic and student organisations, dissolves
Famous Deaths
- Betty Bowden, British dancer and actress (Vote for Nigel), dies at 86
- Lenore Strunsky Gershwin, widow of Ira Gershwin, dies at 90
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About August 20, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
