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August 16, 1993 was the 228th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1993, who was born and died on August 16, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. The Thing Called Love, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1993?
- August 16, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1993?
- August 16, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1993?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1993?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1993?
What day of the week was August 16, 1993?
August 16, 1993 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1993 can also be written as 8/16/1993 in the US and as 16/8/1993 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1993 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 07:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1993.
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Who was born on August 16, 1993?
Famous people born on August 16, 1993:
- Cameron Monaghan
American actor known for his roles in the Showtime series 'Shameless' and the DC Comics series 'Gotham'.
- Emily Trebec
American family of note, the daughter and businesswoman wife jean trebec, a 53-year-old game show host, and jean trebec, 28, a 28-year-old...
- Sam Bashor
Youtube star.
- Jake Fisher
- Trey Flowers
- Erik Godoy
- Diego Llorente
- Tre Madden
- Stephen Mozia
- Reuben Noble-Lazarus
- Stéphan Raheriharimanana
- Rodrigo Costa
- Victoria Swarovski
- Fabrizio Tavano
- Joe Thomasson
- Taylor Washington
- Kento Hashimoto
- Ceren Koç
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 30 years 8 months old,
or 368 months and 3 days old,
or 1600 weeks and 4 days old,
or 11204 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1993?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1993.
August 16, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1993:
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
- Irene Sharaff
At 83, a us costume designer (cleopatra can-can, can-can) dies.
- Tom Fuccella
Actor paul-one life to live, dies at 56 from aids.
- Joseph Towers
Us pilot.
- René Dreyfus
- Joan Hughes
- Ethelwynn Trewavas
- Pierre Desgraupes
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1993:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Onyx - Slam
- Jodeci - Lately
August 16, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
- Culture Beat - Mr Vain
- Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
- Take That - Pray
August 16, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jodeci - Lately
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
- Toni Braxton - Another Sad Love Song
- Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
- Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX - Check Yo Self
August 16, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 16, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Mi Tierra
- Luis Miguel - Ayer
- Selena - No Debes Jugar
- Los Fantasmas del Caribe - Ella Es
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Coronita De Flores
August 16, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Thing Called Love
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock
Needful Things
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Fraser C. Heston
Starring: Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, Amanda Plummer
Father Hood
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Darrell Roodt
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Sabrina Lloyd, Brian Bonsall
Son of the Pink Panther
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Herbert Lom, Claudia Cardinale, Shabana Azmi
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler, Lynn Cohen
August 16, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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
Release year: 1993
Face the Music
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
Labor in Power
Release year: 1993
Living Single
Release year: 1993
Country: United States of America
Exosquad
Release year: 1993
Written by: Jeff Segal
Starring: Robby Benson, Ken Camroux, Garry Chalk, Garrison Christiohn
Country: United States of America
August 16, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mama Makes Up Her Mind
By: Bailey White
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.
Embraced By The Light
By: Betty J. Eadie with Curtis Taylor
Embraced By the Light by Eadie and Taylor is a book in which Betty Eadie recounts her near-death experience and subsequent events.
The Last Brother
By: Joe McGinniss
The Selling of the President is a personal memoir that the author of The Selling of the President has written. He is intimately familiar with his subject and can sympathize with him.
The Night Manager
By: John le Carré
"A beautiful, polished, and utterly knowledgeable book. "TIMEEnter post Cold War espionage's new world. You can penetrate the dark world of drug smugglers and arms dealers who have made a career out of it.
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.
August 16, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
ClayFighter
Combat Air Patrol
Break Time: The National Pool Tour
F1 Pole Position 2
Halloween Harry
Who was the US President on August 16, 1993?
On August 16, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1993?
On August 16, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1993?
On August 16, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.
