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The Eurovision Song Contest came from Studio 15 de Cinecittà, Rome, Italy.
The Rugby World Cup was jointly hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France.
The single "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams became number 1 on 7 July 1991 and stayed at no. 1 for 16 weeks.
Freddie Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on 24 November 1991. Following his death "Bohemian Rhapsody" was re-released and reached number 1 on 15 Dec 1991.
Other UK number 1 singles in 1991 included:
If you remember anything else about 1991, please air it here.
- Two countries tied for first place on 146 points: Sweden "Fångad Av En Stormvind" sung by Carola and France "C'est Le Dernier Qui A Parlé Qui A Raison" sung by Amina.
- In the end, Sweden was declared the winner under tie-break rule.
- The UK's entry "A Message To Your Heart" - Samantha Janus finished 10th with 47 points.
- Austria finished last with nul points: "Venedig Im Regen" - Thomas Forstner
The Rugby World Cup was jointly hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France.
- England reached the final, and were runners-up.
- Australia won the final, which was held at the Twickenham Stadium, London.
The single "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams became number 1 on 7 July 1991 and stayed at no. 1 for 16 weeks.
Freddie Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on 24 November 1991. Following his death "Bohemian Rhapsody" was re-released and reached number 1 on 15 Dec 1991.
Other UK number 1 singles in 1991 included:
- Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff - "Dizzy"
- The Simpsons - "Do The Bartman"
- Chesney Hawkes - "The One And Only"
- Jason Donovan - "Any Dream Will Do"
If you remember anything else about 1991, please air it here.