What Happened on August 22, 1991

Historical Events

  • Krizstina Egerszegi swims world record 100m backstroke (1:00.31)

Famous Deaths

  • Boris Pugo, USSR minister of Interior (1990), commits suicide
  • Colleen Dewhurst, Canadian-American Tony and Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actress (The Blue and the Grey - "Maggie"; Anne of Green Gables), dies of cervical cancer at 67
1991 Highlights

About August 22, 1991

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
  • UK #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams