What happened on Sunday December 05, 1993?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1993:

• Historic South African Government Meeting The 32-member Transitional Executive Committee held its first meeting in Cape Town, representing a landmark moment in South African history as the first official government body with Black members, symbolizing the dismantling of apartheid.
• Long Island Rail Road Shooting Colin Ferguson committed a mass shooting on a Long Island Rail Road train, killing 6 passengers and injuring 19 in a tragic act of violence that shocked the nation and sparked discussions about gun control and public safety.
• Death of Félix Houphouët-Boigny President of Côte d'Ivoire Félix Houphouët-Boigny passed away at age 83, marking the end of an era for the oldest African head of state at the time. He was succeeded three days later by Henri Konan Bédié, signaling a significant political transition in West Africa.
• Hubble Space Telescope Repair Mission NASA astronauts began a critical repair mission for the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit, demonstrating advanced space maintenance capabilities and ensuring the continued scientific value of this important astronomical instrument.
• Rafael Caldera Elected in Venezuela Rafael Caldera was elected President of Venezuela, marking a significant political moment in the country's democratic process and potentially influencing regional political dynamics.
• Germany Wins Davis Cup Germany defeated Australia 4-1 in the 82nd Davis Cup tennis tournament held in Dusseldorf, showcasing German tennis prowess on the international stage.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Winner Melissa McNamara and Mike Sopringer won the J.C. Penney Golf Classic, highlighting competitive achievements in professional golf.
• Actor William Sanderson's Wedding William Sanderson, known for his role in the TV show Newhart, married Sharon Wix at the age of 47.
• Theater Production Closure The theatrical production of Timon of Athens concluded its run at the Lyceum Theater in New York City after 37 performances.

Events in 1993

December 05, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 05, 1993

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December 05, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Dallas Mavericks - Denver Nuggets : 110 - 115
• Houston Rockets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 99 - 98
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers : 101 - 99
• Phoenix Suns - Milwaukee Bucks : 117 - 98

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - Houston Oilers : 17 - 33
• Cincinnati Bengals - San Francisco 49ers : 8 - 21
• Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 10 - 13
• Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 17 - 30
• Indianapolis Colts - New York Jets : 9 - 6

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Lazio : 1 - 1
• Cremonese - Piacenza : 4 - 0
• Foggia - Udinese : 2 - 2
• Genoa - Sampdoria : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Napoli : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Valencia : 3 - 1
• Barcelona - Logrones : 2 - 2
• La Coruna - Santander : 1 - 0
• Osasuna - Lerida : 1 - 0
• Oviedo - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1

December 05, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 339th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1993 can also be written as 12/5/1993 in the US and as 5/12/1993 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1993 in December 1993 calendar

Famous people born on December 05, 1993:

• Ross Barkley

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• Michelle Gisin
• Luciano Vietto

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December 05, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1993 was I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meat Loaf, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
2. Janet Jackson - Again
3. Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
4. Salt 'N Pepa - Shoop
5. D.R.S. - Gangsta Lean

December 05, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1993 was Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Mr Blobby - Mr Blobby
2. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
3. Take That - Babe
4. Elton John & Kiki Dee - True Love
5. The Bee Gees - For Whom The Bell Tolls

December 05, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1993 was Gangsta Lean by DRS, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. DRS - Gangsta Lean
2. Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk
3. Xscape - Just Kickin' It
4. Salt-N-Pepa - Shoop
5. Toni Braxton - Breathe Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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December 05, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1993 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 11:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1993.

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Someone born on December 05, 1993 is:

31 years 4 months old,

or 376 months and 18 days old,

or 1637 weeks and 3 days old,

or 11462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1993?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1993.

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