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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1993What happened on Saturday, May 1, 1993?
About May 1st, 1993, in brief:
- Historical events: Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa was assassinated in a suicide bombing in Colombo. The attack was attributed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), escalating the ongoing civil conflict in Sri Lanka.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1993 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Freak Me by Silk
- #1 UK song: Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield
- Popular movie: The Firm directed by Sydney Pollack
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- May 01, 1993: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 01, 1993?
- May 01, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- May 01, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 01, 1993?
- Back in 1993
May 01, 1993: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1993:
- Assassination of Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa was assassinated in a suicide bombing in Colombo. The attack was attributed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), escalating the ongoing civil conflict in Sri Lanka. source: bbc.com
- Suicide of Pierre Bérégovoy On May 1, 1993, Pierre Bérégovoy's suicide was confirmed, following his earlier attempt. His death had significant implications for French politics and public discourse on mental health. source: theguardian.com
- Sea Hero wins 119th Kentucky Derby On May 1, 1993, Sea Hero, ridden by jockey Jerry Bailey, won the 119th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, marking owner Paul Mellon's first victory in the race. source: deseret.com
- Jerry Bailey wins 119th Kentucky Derby Jerry Bailey rode Sea Hero to victory in the 119th Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs. This win marked Bailey's first Derby victory, solidifying his reputation as one of the top jockeys in horse racing history. source: kentuckyderby.com
May 01, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 01, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 01, 1993:
![Ranasinghe Premadasa]()
Ranasinghe PremadasaSri lankan politician, 3rd president of sri lanka (b. 1924).
![Pierre Bérégovoy]()
Pierre BérégovoyFrench metallurgist and politician, prime minister of france (b. 1925).
May 01, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 01, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 01, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1993 was Freak Me by Silk, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
- Silk - Freak Me
- Snow - Informer
- Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang
- Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
- Vanessa Williams & Brian McKnight - Love Is
May 01, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1993 was Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
- George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield - Five Live (EP)
- Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
- Inner Circle - Sweat (A La La La La Long)
- Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
- 2 Unlimited - Tribal Dance
May 01, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1993 was Freak Me by Silk, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
- Silk - Freak Me
- H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots
- SWV - I'm So Into You
- Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
- Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
May 01, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 01, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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 birthMay 01, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1993 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 03:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1993 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1993.
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How old is someone born on May 01, 1993?
Someone born on May 01, 1993 is:
33 years 2 months old,
or 398 months and 21 days old,
or 1733 weeks and 4 days old,
or 12135 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1993?
There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1993.
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Why 1993 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 1, 1993, a 1993 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 1, 1993 includes Assassination of Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 1, 1993 included “Freak Me” by Silk, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 1, 1993 included The Firm, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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