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October 17, 1993 was the 290th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 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 October 17, 1993, who was born and died on October 17, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dreamlover by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Me and the Kid, directed by Dan Curtis), TV series (e.g. La Petite Vie) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1993?
- October 17, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1993?
- October 17, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1993?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1993?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1993?
What day of the week was October 17, 1993?
October 17, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1993 can also be written as 10/17/1993 in the US and as 17/10/1993 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1993 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 08:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Oct 30, 1993.
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Who was born on October 17, 1993?
Famous people born on October 17, 1993:
- Witney Carson
Witney Carson is an American professional dancer and choreographer, best known for her appearances on the American television series Dancing...
- Kenneth Omeruo
Nigerian footballer.
- Vincent Poirier
French basketball player.
- Lisa-Maria Reiss
- Andrés Tomás Prieto Albert
- Giulia Ambrosetti
- Eva Bartoňová
- Cheng Chao-Tsun
- Milad Ebadipour
- Norran Jno Hope
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 30 years 6 months old,
or 366 months and 8 days old,
or 1592 weeks and 4 days old,
or 11148 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1993?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1993.
October 17, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1993:
- Hopie Mitchell
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Criss Oliva
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (savatage), (d. 1993).
- Helmut Gollwitzer
German theologist/antifascist dies at 84.
- Frank J Del Giudice
Us industrial designer (boeing 747), dies at 77.
- Wim van Dooren
Humanist/philosopher / theologist.
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th
October 17, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1993:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1993 was Dreamlover by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)
- Billy Joel - The River Of Dreams
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- Xscape - Just Kickin' It
October 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1993 was Boom! Shake The Room by Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince - Boom! Shake The Room
- Take That featuring Lulu - Relight My Fire
- Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
- M People - Moving On Up
- Chaka Demus & Pliers - She Don't Let Nobody
October 17, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1993 was Just Kickin' It by Xscape, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Xscape - Just Kickin' It
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
- Zhane - Hey Mr. D.J.
- Tony Toni Tone - Anniversary
- Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
October 17, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1993 was Guadalupe by Jose Y Durval, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Y Durval - Guadalupe
- Cristian - Nunca Voy A Olvidarte
- Luis Miguel - Hasta Que Me Olvides
- Gloria Estefan - Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan
- Vicente Fernandez - Lastima Que Seas Ajena
October 17, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Me and the Kid
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Danny Aiello, Alex Zuckerman, Joe Pantoliano, Cathy Moriarty
Fearless
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, Tom Hulce
Judgment Night
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff
Mazeppa
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Bartabas
Starring: Miguel Bosé, Bartabas, Brigitte Marty, Eva Schakmundes
Mr. Wonderful
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
Starring: Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt
October 17, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
La petite vie
Release year: 1993
Starring: Claude Meunier, Serge Thériault, Marc Messier, Diane Lavallée
Country: Canada
Cracker
Release year: 1993
Written by: Jimmy McGovern
Directed by: Charles McDougall
Starring: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Lorcan Cranitch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Against the Grain
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Elias Mael
It Had to Be You
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Sasha Gordon
The X-Files
Release year: 1993
Written by: Chris Carter
Starring: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Client
By: John Grisham
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 …
Lasher
By: Anne Rice
"SEDUCTIVE MAGIC...SPELLBINDING...Rice stages her scenes in a wide variety of times and locales, tapping deeply into the richest veins of mythology and history." --San
Like Water For Chocolate
By: Laura Esquivel
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.
Case Closed
By: Gerald Posner
Interest continues to be piqued in the assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963.
Care Of The Soul
By: Thomas Moore
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.
October 17, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Batsugun
DinoPark Tycoon
Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise
Ancients 1: Deathwatch
Halloween Harry
Who was the US President on October 17, 1993?
On October 17, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1993?
On October 17, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1993?
On October 17, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1993?
October 1993 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
