The book Heir to the Empire Heir to the Empire was initially released in June of 1991. Here is a chronological listing of significant events in the Star Wars universe that occurred during the year 1991.
- 30 – The birth of Dominik Mayer took place.
- ?? – West End Games released the first edition of Star Wars Miniatures Battles.
- 17 – The birthdate of Ed Sheeran.
- 26 – Max Lloyd Jones was born on this day.
- 04 – The day that Pip Andersen was born.
- 01 – The publication date for Heir to the Empire.
- 01 – The abridged audiobook version of Heir to the Empire was made available on cassette tapes.
- 03 – The date of Vince Colletta's death.
- ?? – Publication of Cracken's Rebel Field Guide.
- ?? – Domain of Evil sees publication.
- 22 – Madison Lloyd celebrates their birth.
- 31 – Mimi Ndiweni was born.
- 02 – Antony Del Rio celebrates their birth.
- 27 – The birthdate of Charlotte Louise.
- 10 – Rick Cimino passed away.
- 15 – The Nintendo Entertainment System saw the release of Star Wars (1991 video game).
- 21 – Megan Ilnitzki was born.
- 01 – Dark Empire 1 Dark Empire 1 was published.
- 22 – The date of death for Morgan Upton.
- 29 – The birth of Brian Vernel.
- ?? – Publication of Planets of the Galaxy, Volume One.
- – Death Star Technical Companion sees publication.
- – Graveyard of Alderaan sees publication.
- – In the Summer, The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 14 was published.