What happened this day in history May 1, 1991

What are the important events that happened on May 1, 1991? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 1, 1991: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 1, 1991 is the 121st day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 244 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 18, 1991 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 186,960 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $105.59. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 1, 1991 Historical Events

  • 1991
    Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics steals his 939th base, making him the all-time leader in this category. However, his accomplishment is overshadowed later that evening by Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers, when he pitches his seventh career no-hitter, breaking his own record.

Who were born on May 1, 1991?

  • 1991
    Creagen Dow, American actor

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