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What Happened on June 16, 1991

Historical Events

  • -23] NYC Mayor Dinkins declares "Joseph Doherty Week"
  • Minnesota Twins win a team record 15 games in a row
  • Otis Nixon steals NL record 6 bases in 1 day

Musical Finale

Revival of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiddler on the Roof", starring Topol, closes at Gershwin Theater, NYC, after 241 performances

  • With 3 runs in 9th, Baltimore Orioles end Minnesota Twins 15 game winning streak, with 6-5 win

Famous Birthdays

  • Siya Kolisi, South African rugby player, 1st black player to captain the Springboks, born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Vicki Brown, British pop, rock session vocalist, and contemporary classical singer, dies of breast cancer at 51
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights

About June 16, 1991

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rush Rush - Paula Abdul
  • UK #1 Song: I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd