1991⚡ Event
Sharon Pratt Dixon sworn in as Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Sharon Pratt Dixon was sworn in as the mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming the first African-American woman to hold the position.
politics
What Happened in 1991?
Explore 8 historical moments from 1991 — 8 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1991(8)
1991⚡ Event
Jeremy Wade Delle suicide
Jeremy Wade Delle committed suicide in his high-school class in Richardson, Texas. This event inspired the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy".
entertainmentmusic
1991⚡ Event
Victoria Cross for Australia Instituted
The Victoria Cross for Australia was instituted, making Australia the first Commonwealth realm with a separate Victoria Cross award.
lawpolitics
1991⚡ Event
Battle of Khafji
The first major ground engagement of the Gulf War, the Iraqi invasion of Khafji, Saudi Arabia, began. Coalition forces recaptured the city three days later.
war
1991⚡ Event
Gulf War Bombing of Baghdad Shelter
The United States Air Force dropped two laser-guided bombs on an air-raid shelter in Baghdad, killing at least 408 civilians. The site was believed to be a military command site.
warpolitics
1991⚡ Event
Escondida Copper Mine Inaugurated
Escondida, which would become one of the world's most productive copper mines, was officially inaugurated.
economicstechnology
1991⚡ Event
World Wide Web goes public
Tim Berners-Lee publishes the first website, making the World Wide Web available to the general public.
technology
1991⚡ Event
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev resigns, and the Soviet Union is formally dissolved, ending the Cold War.
politics
Born in 1991(0)
No births recorded for 1991.
Deaths in 1991(0)
No deaths recorded for 1991.
Dates in 1991
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1991?
- 1991 saw 8 notable historical moments, including 8 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1991?
- Key events of 1991 include: Sharon Pratt Dixon sworn in as Mayor of Washington, D.C., Jeremy Wade Delle suicide, Victoria Cross for Australia Instituted.
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