Tuesday August 17, 1993: on this day

August 17, 1993 was the 229th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1993, who was born and died on August 17, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. The Thing Called Love, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1993?


August 17, 1993 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1993 can also be written as 8/17/1993 in the US and as 17/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1993:

  • For the first time, the public is allowed inside buckingham palace.

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August 17, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Peterboro - Barnsley : 4 - 1
  • Portsmouth - Charlton : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Everton - Man City : 1 - 0
  • Ipswich - Southampton : 1 - 0
  • Leeds - West Ham : 1 - 0
  • Wimbledon - Chelsea : 1 - 1
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August 17, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1993 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 08:01 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 17, 1993?


Famous people born on August 17, 1993:

  • Ederson Moraes

    Professional footballer known for playing as a goalkeeper for Manchester City and the Brazilian national team.

  • Sarahlynn Sjostrom

    Swedish swimmer who holds multiple world records.

  • Cameron Monaghan

    Cameron monaghan is an american actor known for his roles in shameless and gotham.

  • Sarah Sjöström

    Sarah Sjöström is a Swedish swimmer known for her achievements in butterfly events and freestyle sprints.

  • Hayden Hurst

    Professional footballer who plays as a forward for West Ham United.

  • Xie Zhenye

    Chinese athlete.

  • Jessica Vazquez

    Vine star.

  • Cinta Laura

    Pop singer.

  • Jay Bucks

    Youtube star.

  • Martin Krameš
  • Lee Kwang-hyun
  • Petra Nováková
  • Tiago Rodrigues
  • Yoo Seung-ho
  • Otar Javashvili
  • Diyorbek Urozboev
  • Cristian Albu

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 17th

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August 17, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 30 years 8 months old,

or 368 months and 2 days old,

or 1600 weeks and 3 days old,

or 11203 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1993?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1993.

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August 17, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1993:

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

  • Robert C Maynard

    Ceo (oakland tribune), dies at 56.

  • Feng Kang

    Chinese mathematician and physicist (d. 1993).

  • Max de Metz

    Dutch translator/publisher, dies at 72.

  • Albino Barra Villalobos
  • Phil Seymour

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1993:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  2. - Whoomp! There It Is
  3. - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
  4. - Slam
  5. - Lately

August 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Living On My Own
  2. - The Key, The Secret
  3. - Mr Vain
  4. - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
  5. - Pray

August 17, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lately
  2. - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
  3. - Another Sad Love Song
  4. - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
  5. - Check Yo Self

August 17, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Tierra
  2. - Ayer
  3. - No Debes Jugar
  4. - Ella Es
  5. - Coronita De Flores

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August 17, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Thing Called Love

The Thing Called Love

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock

Needful Things

Needful Things

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Fraser C. Heston

Starring: Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, Amanda Plummer

Father Hood

Father Hood

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Darrell Roodt

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Sabrina Lloyd, Brian Bonsall

Son of the Pink Panther

Son of the Pink Panther

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Herbert Lom, Claudia Cardinale, Shabana Azmi

Manhattan Murder Mystery

Manhattan Murder Mystery

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler, Lynn Cohen

August 17, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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

Politically Incorrect

Release year: 1993

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

Labor in Power

Labor in Power

Release year: 1993

Living Single

Living Single

Release year: 1993

Country: United States of America

Exosquad

Exosquad

Release year: 1993

Written by:

Starring: Robby Benson, Ken Camroux, Garry Chalk, Garrison Christiohn

Country: United States of America

August 17, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Client by John Grisham

The Client

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In a weedy lot on the outskirts of Memphis, two boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull up to the curb...Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother were sharing a forbidden cigarette when a chance encounter with a suicidal lawyer left …

Maybe (Maybe Not) by Robert Fulghum

Maybe (Maybe Not)

By:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERI began a list of contradictory ideas I hold.

Days Of Grace by Arthur Ashe and Arnold Rampersad

Days Of Grace

By:

"Touching, courageous... All of it--the book, the man, and the life--is rare, beautiful and wonderful. COSMOPOLITANDAYS of Grace is an inspiring story about a man who was the embodiment of courage and elegance.

Healing And The Mind by Bill Moyers

Healing And The Mind

By:

Finally, the paperback edition (almost half-a million copies) of the massive bestseller! This companion volume to the PBS landmark has revolutionized the American way of thinking about health and sickness.

After All These Years by Susan Isaacs

After All These Years

By:

Rosie Meyers is pleasantly surprised to learn that Richie, her new-rich husband, has decided to leave her for a sophisticated, size-six MBA.

August 17, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cardiaxx

Cardiaxx

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Team 17

Barbie: Super Model

Barbie: Super Model

Platform: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES, DOS

Genre: Educational action

Publisher: Hi Tech Expressions

Space Hulk

Space Hulk

Platform: MS-DOS 3.3 or higher, Amiga, PC-98

Genre: Real-time tactical first-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Body Blows Galactic

Body Blows Galactic

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Team17

ActRaiser 2

ActRaiser 2

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: EU Ubisoft; JP/NA Enix

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1993?

On August 17, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1993?

On August 17, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1993?

On August 17, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

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