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October 15, 1993 was the 288th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1993, who was born and died on October 15, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dreamlover by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Me and the Kid, directed by Dan Curtis), TV series (e.g. La Petite Vie) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1993?
- October 15, 1993: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1993?
- October 15, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1993?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1993?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1993?
What day of the week was October 15, 1993?
October 15, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 288th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1993 can also be written as 10/15/1993 in the US and as 15/10/1993 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1993: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1993:
- Amstel brewery on curacao produces 1,000,000,000th bottle
- Guardian angel lisa evers sliwa files for divorce from curtis sliwa
- Nelson mandela and south african president f w de klerk awarded nobel peace prize
October 15, 1993: What were the main match results that day?
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Roda JC - Vitesse : 2 - 1
October 15, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1993 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 06:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Oct 30, 1993.
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Who was born on October 15, 1993?
Famous people born on October 15, 1993:
- Richaun Holmes
American basketball player.
- Michael Ingram
Vine star.
- Julio Doldán
- Jonathan Grant
- Kim Ju-song
- Jean Mota
- Alexandru Olah
- Artëm Surkov
- Anthony Walongwa
- Víctor Cantillo
- Julian Venonsky
- Diego Wayar
- Tre' Coggins
- Ronnie Baker
- Lucio Corsi
- Franco Bellocq
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 30 years 6 months old,
or 366 months and 11 days old,
or 1593 weeks
or 11151 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1993?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1993.
October 15, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1993:
- Aydın Sayılı
Turkish academic and historian (d. 1993).
- Ken E Jones
Musician (new amsterdam symph orch), is killed by aids at 34.
- Paolo Bortoluzzi
- Alberto Samonà
- Satoshi Watanabe
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1993:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1993:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1993 was Dreamlover by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)
- Billy Joel - The River Of Dreams
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- Xscape - Just Kickin' It
October 15, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1993 was Boom! Shake The Room by Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince - Boom! Shake The Room
- Take That featuring Lulu - Relight My Fire
- Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
- M People - Moving On Up
- Chaka Demus & Pliers - She Don't Let Nobody
October 15, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1993 was Just Kickin' It by Xscape, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Xscape - Just Kickin' It
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
- Zhane - Hey Mr. D.J.
- Tony Toni Tone - Anniversary
- Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
October 15, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 1993 was Guadalupe by Jose Y Durval, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 15, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Y Durval - Guadalupe
- Cristian - Nunca Voy A Olvidarte
- Luis Miguel - Hasta Que Me Olvides
- Gloria Estefan - Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan
- Vicente Fernandez - Lastima Que Seas Ajena
October 15, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Me and the Kid
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Danny Aiello, Alex Zuckerman, Joe Pantoliano, Cathy Moriarty
Fearless
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, Tom Hulce
Judgment Night
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff
Mazeppa
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Bartabas
Starring: Miguel Bosé, Bartabas, Brigitte Marty, Eva Schakmundes
Mr. Wonderful
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
Starring: Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt
October 15, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:
La petite vie
Release year: 1993
Starring: Claude Meunier, Serge Thériault, Marc Messier, Diane Lavallée
Country: Canada
Cracker
Release year: 1993
Written by: Jimmy McGovern
Directed by: Charles McDougall
Starring: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Lorcan Cranitch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Against the Grain
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Elias Mael
It Had to Be You
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Sasha Gordon
The X-Files
Release year: 1993
Written by: Chris Carter
Starring: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi
Country: United States of America
October 15, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Case Closed
By: Gerald Posner
Interest continues to be piqued in the assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963.
Listening To Prozac
By: Peter D. Kramer
Prozac was first introduced in 1987 and has been prescribed to almost five million Americans. What is Prozac exactly? Is it a medication?
Old Friends
By: Tracy Kidder
Two elderly Americans are the focus of an American study on old age. Their friendship helps them understand their past and to cope with their current circumstances. They can then face their future.
Like Water For Chocolate
By: Laura Esquivel
This tale of family life in Mexico's tum-of the-century was earthy, magical and charming. It is a bestseller because of its unique blend of bittersweet wit and poignant romance.
Reengineering The Corporation
By: Michael Hammer and James Champy
Reengineering the Corporation, the best-selling business book of the past decade, is the groundbreaking work on the most important topic today in business: achieving dramatic performance improvement.
October 15, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
ClayFighter
Cyborg 009
Bomberman '94
Albert Odyssey
Batman: The Animated Series
Who was the US President on October 15, 1993?
On October 15, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1993?
On October 15, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1993?
On October 15, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1993?
October 1993 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
