What happened on Saturday May 01, 1993?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1993:

• Assassination of Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber assassinated President Ranasinghe Premadasa during a May Day rally in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The attack killed the president and 25 other individuals, marking a significant moment in the Sri Lankan Civil War.
• Suicide of Pierre Bérégovoy Pierre Bérégovoy, former Prime Minister of France who served from 1992 to 1993, tragically committed suicide at the age of 67. His death followed political pressures and personal challenges during a tumultuous period in French politics.
• Jerry Bailey Wins 119th Kentucky Derby Jockey Jerry Bailey rode Sea Hero to victory in the 119th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2:02.4. This victory was a significant moment in the prestigious horse racing event.

Events in 1993

May 01, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1993

Newspapers from May. 01, 1993

May 01, 1993 was a Saturday and it was the 121st day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1993 can also be written as 5/1/1993 in the US and as 1/5/1993 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1993 in May 1993 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 1993:

• Pierre Bérégovoy

  French metallurgist and politician, prime minister of france (b. 1925).

• Ranasinghe Premadasa

  Sri lankan politician, 3rd president of sri lanka (b. 1924).

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on May 1st

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.

1. Silk - Freak Me
2. Snow - Informer
3. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang
4. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
5. 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.

1. George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield - Five Live (EP)
2. Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
3. Inner Circle - Sweat (A La La La La Long)
4. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
5. 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.

1. Silk - Freak Me
2. H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots
3. SWV - I'm So Into You
4. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
5. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1993

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Someone born on May 01, 1993 is:

31 years 11 months old,

or 383 months and 22 days old,

or 1668 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1993?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 1st 2025.

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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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