Sunday August 08, 1993: on this day

August 08, 1993 was the 220th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1993, who was born and died on August 08, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. The Secret Garden, directed by Agnieszka Holland), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1993?


August 08, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1993 can also be written as 8/8/1993 in the US and as 8/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1993:

  • California state senator tom hayden (54) weds actress barbara williams
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  • The 7.8 m  guam earthquake shakes the island with a maximum mercalli intensity of ix (), causing around $250 million in damage and injuring up to 71 people.

August 08, 1993: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 08, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1993 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 12:55 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 08, 1993?


Famous people born on August 08, 1993:

  • Sanja Vucic

    Talented vocalist and member of the popular Serbian band Hurricane.

  • Michi Kakutani

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer from Japan.

  • Jessie Rogers

    Brazilian-american porn actress.

  • Desmond English

    Desmond english is a vine star known for his comedic sketches and relatable content.

  • Jen Selter

    Model.

  • Ben Breedlove

    American blogger (d.2011).

  • Thomas Rawls

    Football player.

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 30 years 7 months old,

or 367 months and 11 days old,

or 1597 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11181 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1993?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1993.

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August 08, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1993:

  • Harry Bellaver

    Actor (blue collar old man & the sea), died at 88.

  • Roy London

    Actor/director from the usa (tiger warsaw) dies at 50 of lymphoma.

  • Lou van Raised

    Impresario, dies at 77.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1993:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 08, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. 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 08, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1993 was Check Yo Self by Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Check Yo Self
  2. - Lately
  3. - Something's Goin' On
  4. - Whoomp! (There It Is)
  5. - Lose Control/Girl U For Me

August 08, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Tierra
  2. - Ayer
  3. - Un Corazon Hecho Pedazos
  4. - No Debes Jugar
  5. - Coronita De Flores

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August 08, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Secret Garden

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

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Steven Zaillian

Starring: Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc, Joan Allen

Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Kyra Sedgwick

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Adam Marcus

Starring: John D. LeMay, Kari Keegan, Kane Hodder, Steven Williams

Gumrah

Gumrah

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt

Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Anupam Kher, Rahul Roy

August 08, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Exosquad

Exosquad

Release year: 1993

Written by:

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

Country: United States of America

Animaniacs

Animaniacs

Release year: 1993

Country: United States of America

August 08, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A World Waiting To Be Born by M. Scott Peck

A World Waiting To Be Born

By:

As The Road Less Traveled offered hope and guidance to individuals looking for growth, so too does this new major work by M. Scott Peck M.D. It offers a necessary prescription for our deeply-ailing society.

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.

Mama Makes Up Her Mind by Bailey White

Mama Makes Up Her Mind

By:

Bailey White's unique world is yours. Belle, her aunt, may invite you to visit her bellowing pet alligator. Jimbuddy, her uncle may be a delight with his talent for losing.

Reengineering The Corporation by Michael Hammer and James Champy

Reengineering The Corporation

By:

Reengineering the Corporation, the best-selling business book of the past decade, is the groundbreaking work on the most important topic today in business: achieving dramatic performance improvement.

The Client by John Grisham

The Client

By:

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 …

August 08, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

3 Count Bout

3 Count Bout

Platform: Arcade Game, SNK Neo Geo, SNK Neo Geo CD

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: SNK

Deep Core

Deep Core

Platform: Amiga, Amiga CD32

Genre: Science fiction, platform game

Publisher: ICE

Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure

Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure

Platform: TurboGrafx-16, TurboDuo, Virtual Console, PlayStation Network

Genre: 2D side scrolling platform game

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; NA NEC Home Electronics

Flash Hiders

Flash Hiders

Platform: PC-Engine Super CD-ROM²

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Right Stuff

Battleship

Battleship

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Sega Game Gear Phillips CD-i

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Mindscape

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1993?

On August 08, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1993?

On August 08, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1993?

On August 08, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

Find out more about August 8th

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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.

Sunday August 8, 1993