The year 1991 saw the rise of a ten-year-long boost of the US domestic economy with the Dow Jones Industrial Average remarkably closing in April at above 3,000 for the first time. [3]

Historical events from year 1991. Learn about 879 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1991 or search by date or keyword.

In 1991, the Soviet Union dissolved into 15 separate states, the Persian Gulf war both began and ended and a coup in Haiti overthrew that country’s first democratically elected president.

Jul 2, 2025 · 1991 stands as a watershed year in American history, characterized by a confluence of geopolitical realignments, technological advancements (or their consequences), and significant …

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 29 fascinating facts about the pivotal year 1991, from historical events to pop culture moments that shaped the world.

Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) is arrested in a Florida movie theater for indecent exposure. More Nobel Prizes in 1998...

Sep 26, 2024 · In this comprehensive overview, we'll explore the most significant occurrences from 1991, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.

1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1991st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 991st year of the 2nd millennium, the …

Feb 7, 2025 · The 90s were full of political change and advances in knowledge, and so we’ve comprised here a full list of important 1991 events. From the Gulf War, to the dismantling of the Soviet Union …

1991 Sacramento hostage crisis: Four gunmen take 41 people hostage at a Good Guys! electronics store in Sacramento, California. Three hostages, as well as three of the four hostage-takers, are killed.