Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on January 31, 1991

Historical Events

  • "Close-Up", Iranian film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, starring Hossain Sabzian and Mohsen Makhmalbaf, is released
  • American pilot Robert Gibson flies record 27,040 feet (8,242 m) altitude in horizontal flight, over Houston, Texas (since superseded)
  • Denver Nuggets Michael Adams becomes shortest NBAer to get a triple-double

About January 31, 1991

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Time - Surface
  • UK #1 Song: 3 A.M. Eternal - The KLF Ft. The Children Of The Revolution