Monday August 02, 1993: on this day

August 02, 1993 was the 214th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1993, who was born and died on August 02, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. The Secret Garden, directed by Agnieszka Holland), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1993?


August 02, 1993 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1993 can also be written as 8/2/1993 in the US and as 2/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1993 in August 1993 calendar

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August 02, 1993: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1993: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1993 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:59 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1993.

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Who was born on August 02, 1993?


Famous people born on August 02, 1993:

  • Cassidy Gifford
    Cassidy Gifford

    American family, second child of kathie lee gifford (frank gifford) both her parents are active in television.

  • Gael Bussa

    Congolese politician.

  • Serhiy Nigoyan

    Ukrainian activist (d. 2014.

  • Ryan and Kyle Pepi

    American twin actors.

  • Pablo Pérez Rodríguez
  • Gabe York
  • Jaromír Zmrhal
  • Jordan Lucas
  • Felipe Mora
  • Cornelia Mooswalder

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 30 years 7 months old,

or 367 months and 17 days old,

or 1598 weeks and 1 day old,

or 11187 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1993?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1993.

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August 02, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1993:

  • Hosai Fujisawa
  • Janusz Sidło
  • Guido Del Mestri

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1993:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. 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 02, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. 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 02, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1993 was Check Yo Self by Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Check Yo Self
  2. - Lately
  3. - Something's Goin' On
  4. - Whoomp! (There It Is)
  5. - Lose Control/Girl U For Me

August 02, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Tierra
  2. - Ayer
  3. - Un Corazon Hecho Pedazos
  4. - No Debes Jugar
  5. - Coronita De Flores

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August 02, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Heart and Souls

Heart and Souls

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Kyra Sedgwick

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Adam Marcus

Starring: John D. LeMay, Kari Keegan, Kane Hodder, Steven Williams

Gumrah

Gumrah

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt

Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Anupam Kher, Rahul Roy

August 02, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 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.

I'Ll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clark

I'Ll Be Seeing You

By:

A young reporter is on assignment at a large metropolitan hospital and she becomes horrified to see that Jane Doe, a young girl whom paramedics failed to save, has died.

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

Girl, Interrupted

By:

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

Mama Makes Up Her Mind by Bailey White

Mama Makes Up Her Mind

By:

Bailey White's unique world is yours. Belle, her aunt, may invite you to visit her bellowing pet alligator. Jimbuddy, her uncle may be a delight with his talent for losing.

The Client by John Grisham

The Client

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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 …

August 02, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dino Dini's Goal

Dino Dini's Goal

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Virgin Games

Dashin' Desperadoes

Dashin' Desperadoes

Platform: Sega Genesis

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Data East

Burntime

Burntime

Platform: Amiga, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Strategy

Publisher: Max Design

Cyborg Justice

Cyborg Justice

Platform: Sega Mega Drive

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Secret of Mana

Secret of Mana

Platform: Super NES, FOMA 903i/703i, iOS, Android

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Square

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1993?

On August 02, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1993?

On August 02, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1993?

On August 02, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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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