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August 12, 1993 was the 224th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 12, 1993 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1993, who was born and died on August 12, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. Manhattan Murder Mystery, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1993?
- August 12, 1993: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1993?
- August 12, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1993?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1993?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1993?
What day of the week was August 12, 1993?
August 12, 1993 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1993 can also be written as 8/12/1993 in the US and as 12/8/1993 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1993: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1993:
- Pope john paul ii begins visit of us
August 12, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 12, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1993 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1993 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 12, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 04:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1993.
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Who was born on August 12, 1993?
Famous people born on August 12, 1993:
- Kaelob Chambers
Kaelob Chambers is an American football defensive end who plays in the National Football League (NFL).
- Travontae Walker
Travontae Walker is an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
- Quentavious Walker
Quentavious Walker is an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.
- Demontez Walker
Demontez Walker is an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League.
- Aurora Mazzucchelli
Italian swimmer who has competed in multiple international competitions.
- London Zhiloh
London Zhiloh is a talented photographer capturing stunning images of landscapes and people.
- Kimberley Gladwin
Kimberley Gladwin is a British swimmer who has competed at international levels.
- Ewa Farna
Czech singer-songwriter.
- Luna
South korean singer, actress and presenter.
- Rodrigo Alborno
Paraguayan footballer.
- Alyson Stoner
Actress.
- Imani Hakim
American actress.
- Luna (singer)
- John Miller
- Martin Nörl
- Mathieu Vernice
- Rafael Jiménez Jarque
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 30 years 8 months old,
or 368 months and 12 days old,
or 1601 weeks and 6 days old,
or 11213 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 1993.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1993?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1993.
August 12, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1993:
- Jerome Thor
Actor (riot at juvenile prison), suffers cardiac arrest at the age of 69.
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1993:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 12, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- SWV - Weak
- The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Onyx - Slam
August 12, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 12, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
- Culture Beat - Mr Vain
- Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
- Take That - Pray
August 12, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 12, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jodeci - Lately
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
- Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX - Check Yo Self
- Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
- U.N.V. - Something's Goin' On
August 12, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 12, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 12, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Mi Tierra
- Luis Miguel - Ayer
- Selena - No Debes Jugar
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Coronita De Flores
- Los Fantasmas del Caribe - Ella Es
August 12, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler, Lynn Cohen
Money for Nothing
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Ramón Menéndez
Starring: John Cusack, Debi Mazar, Michael Madsen, Benicio Del Toro
Wilder Napalm
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Glenn Gordon Caron
Starring: Debra Winger, Dennis Quaid, Arliss Howard, M. Emmet Walsh
The Secret Garden
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Starring: Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott
Country: United States of America
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Steven Zaillian
Starring: Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc, Joan Allen
August 12, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 1993 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Politically Incorrect
Release year: 1993
Face the Music
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
Labor in Power
Release year: 1993
Exosquad
Release year: 1993
Written by: Jeff Segal
Starring: Robby Benson, Ken Camroux, Garry Chalk, Garrison Christiohn
Country: United States of America
Animaniacs
Release year: 1993
Country: United States of America
August 12, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Fifties
By: David Halberstam
Halberstam considers the Fifties a seminal part of determining what America is today.
The Night Manager
By: John le Carré
"A beautiful, polished, and utterly knowledgeable book. "TIMEEnter post Cold War espionage's new world. You can penetrate the dark world of drug smugglers and arms dealers who have made a career out of it.
Women Who Run With The Wolves
By: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
"WOMEN WHO RUN WITH WOLVES" is more than a book. It's a gift of deep insight, wisdom, love, and compassion.
Embraced By The Light
By: Betty J. Eadie with Curtis Taylor
Embraced By the Light by Eadie and Taylor is a book in which Betty Eadie recounts her near-death experience and subsequent events.
August 12, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Abandoned Places 2
Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora to Poi Poi
3rd Super Robot Wars
ActRaiser 2
Companions of Xanth
Who was the US President on August 12, 1993?
On August 12, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1993?
On August 12, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1993?
On August 12, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
What happened in 1993?
1993 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Czechoslovakia separates into Czech Republic (Bohemia) and Slovakia
- Harry Connick Jr arrested at a New York airport for gun possession
- Gypsy Passion closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 55 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1993?
August 1993 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
