Sunday August 15, 1993: on this day

August 15, 1993 was the 227th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1993, who was born and died on August 15, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1993?


August 15, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1993 can also be written as 8/15/1993 in the US and as 15/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1993 in August 1993 calendar

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August 15, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1993:

  • Goodbye girl closes at marquis theater nyc after 188 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 15, 1993
  • Cindy schreyer wins lpga sun-time challenge golf tournament
  • Nolan ryan, 324th and final victory, rangers 4, indians 1
  • Televangelist robert tilton announces he is divorcing marte

August 15, 1993: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Marseille - Paris SG : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Southend - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Norwich - Man United : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Ajax - Waalwijk : 3 - 0
  • Feyenoord - Cambuur : 1 - 0
  • Groningen - PSV Eindhoven : 1 - 2
  • Twente - VVV Venlo : 3 - 0
  • Volendam - Utrecht : 2 - 2
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August 15, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1993 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 06:52 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 15, 1993?


Famous people born on August 15, 1993:

  • Kyndahl Lovell

    Talented soccer player who has excelled in the sport.

  • Savanha Wright

    Professional surfer known for her exceptional skills.

  • Olivia Sui

    Olivia sui is a comedian and former vine star known for her work on the popular youtube channel smosh.

  • Jakayla Jones

    Olympic gold medalist known for her exceptional speed and agility.

  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

    English footballer.

  • Rieah Holder

    Barbadian netball player.

  • Clinton N'Jie

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Danielle Morrow

    Tv actress.

  • Cassi Thomson

    Actress.

  • Nam Ji-sung
  • Natacha Ngoye Akamabi
  • Sevara Nishanbayeva
  • Nicolai Poulsen
  • Roland Thalmann
  • Robert Täht
  • Vicky Wright
  • Shahida Raza
  • Francesco Di Fulvio

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 30 years 7 months old,

or 367 months and 4 days old,

or 1596 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11174 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1993?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1993.

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August 15, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1993:

  • Robert W Kempner

    At 93, a german officer of justice in prussia dies.

  • Hans Nordahl
  • Eugenio Travaini
  • Nathán Pinzón
  • Carmelo Santiago

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1993:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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:

  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 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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:

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

August 15, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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:

  1. - Lately
  2. - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
  3. - Check Yo Self
  4. - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
  5. - Something's Goin' On

August 15, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 15, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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:

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

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August 15, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Manhattan Murder Mystery

Manhattan Murder Mystery

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Woody Allen

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

Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Ramón Menéndez

Starring: John Cusack, Debi Mazar, Michael Madsen, Benicio Del Toro

Wilder Napalm

Wilder Napalm

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Glenn Gordon Caron

Starring: Debra Winger, Dennis Quaid, Arliss Howard, M. Emmet Walsh

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

August 15, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Secret Ceremonies by Deborah Laake

Secret Ceremonies

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One member of the Mormon Church describes her experience with voodoo-like rituals on her wedding day, as well as the peculiar male dominance, strange teachings and divine revelations.

Hill Towns by Anne Rivers Siddons

Hill Towns

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Hill Towns is Anne Rivers Siddons' classic novel that combines extraordinary emotional power, insight and sensitivity. Her books are on the New York Times bestsellers list and in the hearts of readers everywhere.

Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Like Water For Chocolate

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This tale of family life in Mexico's tum-of the-century was earthy, magical and charming. It is a bestseller because of its unique blend of bittersweet wit and poignant romance.

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

Girl, Interrupted

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After a session with a psychiatrist she had never seen before, Susanna Kaysen, 18 years old, was taken in a taxi to McLean Hospital.

Reengineering The Corporation by Michael Hammer and James Champy

Reengineering The Corporation

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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.

August 15, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Escape from Monster Manor

Escape from Monster Manor

Platform: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

Genre: Horror, first-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Star Wars: X-Wing

Star Wars: X-Wing

Platform: DOS, Macintosh, Windows 9x and XP, 7, 8, 10 (through gog.com), Linux (through gog.com)

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: LucasArts, Disney Interactive Studios (since 2012)

Beyond Shadowgate

Beyond Shadowgate

Platform: TurboGrafx CD

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Turbo Technologies Inc.

NBA Jam

NBA Jam

Platform: Various (see table)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Midway, Acclaim, Electronic Arts

Dungeon Master II: The Legend of Skullkeep

Dungeon Master II: The Legend of Skullkeep

Platform: Amiga, DOS, PC-9801, Mac OS, Sega CD

Genre: Role-playing video games

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1993?

On August 15, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1993?

On August 15, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1993?

On August 15, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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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