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see horoscope and birth chart for August 01, 1993What happened on Sunday, August 1, 1993?
About August 1st, 1993, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic flood that began in April 1993, peaking on August 1, 1993, with the Mississippi River at St. Louis cresting at 49.6 feet, nearly 20 feet above flood stage. The flood caused extensive damage across the Midwest, resulting in 50 fatalities and approximately $12–16 billion in damages.
- Day of the week: August 1st, 1993 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40
- #1 UK song: Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury
- Popular movie: The Firm directed by Sydney Pollack
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- August 01, 1993: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 01, 1993?
- Who was born on August 01, 1993?
- August 01, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 01, 1993?
- Back in 1993
August 01, 1993: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1993:
- Great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Flood of 1993 A catastrophic flood that began in April 1993, peaking on August 1, 1993, with the Mississippi River at St. Louis cresting at 49.6 feet, nearly 20 feet above flood stage. The flood caused extensive damage across the Midwest, resulting in 50 fatalities and approximately $12–16 billion in damages. source: weather.gov
- Walter Koenig health incident On August 1, 1993, actor Walter Koenig experienced a health incident that raised concerns among fans and the entertainment community. His recovery was closely followed by the media. source: hollywoodreporter.com
- In the Summer House opens at Beaumont Theater On August 1, 1993, the play 'In the Summer House' premiered at the Beaumont Theater, receiving critical acclaim. The production highlighted contemporary themes and showcased talented actors. source: theguardian.com
- She Loves Me Closes on Broadway The Broadway musical 'She Loves Me' concluded its run at the Criterion Theater in New York City after 61 performances.
August 01, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1993
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August 01, 1993: What were the main match results that day?
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Cannes - Marseille : 2 - 1
What day of the week was August 01, 1993?
August 01, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1993 can also be written as 8/1/1993 in the US and as 1/8/1993 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 01, 1993?
Famous people born on August 01, 1993:
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Sam Feldt![Leon Thomas III]()
Leon Thomas III
August 01, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1993:
![Alfred Manessier]()
Alfred ManessierProminent French non-figurative painter, stained-glass artist, and tapestry designer associated with the Paris School and Salon de Mai...
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Claire Du Brey
August 01, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- SWV - Weak
- The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Onyx - Slam
August 01, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
- Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
- Billy Joel - The River Of Dreams
- Apache Indian - Nuff Vibes EP
August 01, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- Jodeci - Lately
- Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is)
- U.N.V. - Something's Goin' On
- Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
- SWV - Weak
August 01, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
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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 01, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 01, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1993 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 06:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1993.
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Someone born on August 01, 1993 is:
32 years 11 months old,
or 395 months and 23 days old,
or 1720 weeks and 5 days old,
or 12045 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1993?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 1st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1993.
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Why 1993 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 1, 1993, a 1993 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 1, 1993 includes Great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Flood of 1993, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 1, 1993 included “Can't Help Falling In Love” by UB40, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 1, 1993 included The Firm, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 1, 1993 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Sam Feldt, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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