What happened on Monday July 12, 1993?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1993:

• Hokkaido Tsunami Disaster A catastrophic magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami with waves reaching up to 30 meters in height. The tsunami devastated the small island of Okushiri, resulting in 202 fatalities and causing extensive destruction to coastal infrastructure and communities.
• Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993 A massive flooding event began along the Mississippi River, causing widespread and extensive damage across multiple Midwestern states in the United States. This historic flood would become one of the most significant natural disasters in the region's history.
• Severe Thunderstorm in South Dakota An intense thunderstorm struck the Pierre region of South Dakota, delivering an extraordinary precipitation event with up to four inches of rain falling in just 30 minutes. The storm caused significant localized flooding, with water reaching depths of four to five feet in some areas, washing away hay, damaging infrastructure, and causing substantial disruption to local communities.
• Severe Hailstorm in South Dakota A powerful thunderstorm system produced massive hailstones in Faulk and Duel Counties, South Dakota. Hail sizes ranged from baseball to softball dimensions, causing extensive damage to vehicles, farm equipment, homes, and crops. A lightning strike in Britton additionally started a fire that significantly damaged a residential property.
• Don Imus Radio Broadcast Radio personality Don Imus began broadcasting on WEEI in Boston, expanding his media presence in the northeastern United States.

Events in 1993

July 12, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 12, 1993 was a Monday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1993 can also be written as 7/12/1993 in the US and as 12/7/1993 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1993 in July 1993 calendar

Famous people died on July 12, 1993:

• Dan Eldon

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• Ferdinando Giuseppe Antonelli

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July 12, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1993 was Weak by SWV, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. SWV - Weak
2. UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
3. Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
4. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
5. H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots

July 12, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1993 was Dreams by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Gabrielle - Dreams
2. Haddaway - What Is Love
3. Take That - Pray
4. Chaka Demus & Pliers - Tease Me
5. 4 Non Blondes - What's Up?

July 12, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1993 was Whoomp! (There It Is) by Tag Team, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is)
2. Jodeci - Lately
3. SWV - Weak
4. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
5. U.N.V. - Something's Goin' On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 12, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1993 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 July 12, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 03:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1993

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Someone born on July 12, 1993 is:

31 years 9 months old,

or 381 months and 11 days old,

or 1658 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11608 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1993?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 12, 1993.

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