Historical Events
Event of Interest
Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as head of USSR Communist Party
Mikhail Gorbachev
- Silky Stallone, wins the Cane Pace at Yonkers Raceway
- Taiwan captures its 15th Little League World Series, 11-0
- Ukraine declares independence from USSR
Famous Deaths
- Abel Kivlat, US 1500m runner (Olympic silver 1912), dies at 99
- Beb [Elizabeth] Vuyk, Neth/Indon writer (Camp Diary), dies at 86
- Bernard Castro, patented convertible couch, dies at 87
- Mike Sokoll, cowboy actor, dies at 97
1991 Highlights
About August 24, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 28 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
