Thursday August 19, 1993: on this day

August 19, 1993 was the 231st day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 19, 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 19, 1993, who was born and died on August 19, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 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 19th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1993?


August 19, 1993 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1993 can also be written as 8/19/1993 in the US and as 19/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1993 in August 1993 calendar

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August 19, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1993:

  • 34th walker cup: us, 19-5
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 19, 1993
  • Dow jones hits record high of 3612.13
  • George tiller, abortion doctor, shot in his arms by rachelle shannon
  • Mattel and fisher price toys merge
  • Sally gunnell runs lady world record 400m hurdles
  • In norway, varg vikernes is arrested and charged with the murder of euronymous, of mayhem he receives a 21-year sentence for this and other crimes.

August 19, 1993: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 19, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1993 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 09:08 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 19, 1993?


Famous people born on August 19, 1993:

  • Maia Mitchell

    Actress.

  • Dominic DeAngelis

    Youtube star.

  • Evan Boehm
  • Garry Buckley
  • Andrea Coronica
  • Zakaria Haddouche
  • Joana Jiménez García
  • Kenan Kodro
  • Jarlín Quintero
  • Alan Ruiz
  • James Webb
  • Ryan Westley
  • Vladislav Arventii
  • Nik Tendo
  • Kristoffer Barmen

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 30 years 7 months old,

or 367 months

or 1595 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11170 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1993?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1993.

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August 19, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1993:

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Jean King

    Actress (night hasa a thousand eyes), is killed at 76.

  • Lucinda Ballard

    Us costume designer/wife of howard dietz dies at 90.

  • Pietro Pacifico Gamondi
  • Donald William Kerst
  • Salah Jadid

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Emalea Wade

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

  • Ridgely Carter

    American actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • James Foley

    American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

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August 19, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1993:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1993:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Pigs In Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver

Pigs In Heaven

By:

Barbara Kingsolver's bestseller Pigs in Heaven, which continues her story of Turtle and Taylor Greer (a Native American girl) picks up from her classic The Bean Trees.

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.

Care Of The Soul by Thomas Moore

Care Of The Soul

By:

This special edition of Thomas Moore’s bestselling Care of the Soul celebrates twenty-five years. It also includes a new introduction from the author. Readers are offered a radical approach to thinking in this innovative edition.

Prime Witness by Steve Martini

Prime Witness

By:

A series of bizarre murders lead to the arrest and trial of a prime suspect.

August 19, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crime Patrol

Crime Patrol

Platform: Arcade, CD-i, 3DO, Sega CD, Laserdisc, DVD Video

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: American Laser Games

Clash of Steel

Clash of Steel

Platform: DOS

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Bomberman '94

Bomberman '94

Platform: PC Engine, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Wii and Wii U (Virtual Console), PlayStation Network, Mobile Phone

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Hudson Soft Sega (MD/GEN) Konami (Wii U)

Crime Patrol

Crime Patrol

Platform: Arcade, CD-i, 3DO, Sega CD, Laserdisc, DVD Video

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: American Laser Games

Star Wars: Rebel Assault

Star Wars: Rebel Assault

Platform: MS-DOS, Sega CD, Mac OS, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

Genre: Rail shooter (Interactive movie)

Publisher: LucasArts

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1993?

On August 19, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1993?

On August 19, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1993?

On August 19, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

Find out more about August 19th

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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.

Discover how August 1993 calendar looked like.

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