What happened on Friday August 06, 1993?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1993:

• Devastating Virginia Tornado Outbreak A massive tornado struck the tri-city area near Richmond, Virginia, causing extensive destruction. The storm killed at least three people, injured over 130, and caused significant damage to infrastructure including a Wal-Mart, shopping mall, and downtown Petersburg. Governor L. Douglas Wilder mobilized the National Guard and sought federal disaster relief, with damage estimates reaching tens of millions of dollars.
• Hosokawa Government Begins in Japan Morihiro Hosokawa becomes Prime Minister of Japan, leading a coalition government that marked a significant shift in Japanese political landscape, ending the Liberal Democratic Party's nearly four-decade continuous rule.
• Louis Freeh Confirmed as FBI Director The United States Senate confirms Louis Freeh as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), succeeding William S. Sessions. Freeh would serve in this role until 2001, overseeing significant law enforcement operations during a critical period in U.S. history.
• Deadly Floods in Kyushu, Japan Severe heavy rains and debris cause catastrophic flooding in the Kagoshima and Aira regions of Kyushu, Japan, resulting in 72 fatalities. The disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and prompted discussions about disaster preparedness.
• The Fugitive Movie Premiere The critically acclaimed action thriller 'The Fugitive' opens in theaters nationwide, featuring powerful performances by Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard. The film, based on the popular 1960s television series, would go on to receive widespread critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations.
• Pope John Paul II Publishes Encyclical Pope John Paul II releases the papal encyclical 'Veritatis Splendor' (The Splendor of Truth), a significant theological document addressing moral theology and Catholic Church teachings on human freedom, moral choice, and ethical behavior.

Events in 1993

August 06, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1993

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1993

August 06, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lille - Lens : 0 - 0

August 06, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1993 can also be written as 8/6/1993 in the US and as 6/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1993 in August 1993 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1993:

• Charlotte McKinney

  Charlotte McKinney is an American model and actress who gained widespread recognition through viral Carl's Jr.

• Hopper Penn

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1993:

• Tex Hughson

  Tex Hughson was a notable Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox from 1941 to 1949.

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
2. Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
3. SWV - Weak
4. The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
5. Onyx - Slam

August 06, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
2. Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
3. Culture Beat - Mr Vain
4. Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
5. Take That - Pray

August 06, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1993 was Check Yo Self by Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX - Check Yo Self
2. Jodeci - Lately
3. U.N.V. - Something's Goin' On
4. Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is)
5. Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1993 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1993

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Someone born on August 06, 1993 is:

31 years 8 months old,

or 380 months and 17 days old,

or 1654 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11583 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1993?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1993.

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