Historical Events
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
About August 20, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 1 month and 1 day
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
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
