What happened on Saturday April 17, 1993?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1993:

• Holocaust Memorial Museum Dedication The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was dedicated in Washington, DC, serving as a powerful memorial and educational center to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and promote understanding.
• Waco Siege Tragedy The 51-day standoff at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, ended in a devastating fire that claimed 76 lives, including cult leader David Koresh, marking a significant and controversial moment in American law enforcement history.
• Rodney King Civil Rights Trial Verdict Police officers involved in the Rodney King beating were found guilty of violating his civil rights, marking a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial injustice in the United States.
• Stephen Lawrence Murder 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was fatally stabbed in London in what was believed to be a racially motivated attack, becoming a pivotal case in highlighting racial violence and systemic racism in the UK.
• Eritrean Independence Referendum Eritreans voted overwhelmingly for independence from Ethiopia in a United Nations-monitored referendum, marking a significant milestone in the region's political landscape.
• WHO Declares Tuberculosis Global Emergency The World Health Organization officially declared tuberculosis a global health emergency, highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation in combating this infectious disease.
• Death of Turkish President Turgut Özal Turgut Özal, President of Turkey from 1989 to 1993, passed away at the age of 65. A significant political figure who played a crucial role in Turkey's modernization and economic reforms during the late 20th century.
• South Dakota Governor Plane Crash South Dakota Governor George Mickelson and seven others were killed in a tragic state-owned aircraft crash near Dubuque, Iowa, shocking the state's political landscape.
• Space Shuttle Discovery Landing NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery successfully completed its mission and landed, continuing the United States' space exploration efforts in the early 1990s.
• US Music Chart Topper 'Informer' by Snow was the number one song in the United States on this date, representing the popular music landscape of early 1990s.

Events in 1993

April 17, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1993

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1993

April 17, 1993 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1993 can also be written as 4/17/1993 in the US and as 17/4/1993 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1993 in April 1993 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1993:

• Chance The Rapper

  Chance the Rapper is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist known for his innovative musical style, independent approach to music, and significant...

• Mirai Nagasu

  Mirai Nagasu is an accomplished American figure skater who made history by becoming the first American woman to successfully land a triple...

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1993:

• Turgut Özal

  Prominent Turkish engineer and politician who served as the 8th President of Turkey from 1989 to 1993, playing a crucial role in Turkey's...

• Mario Maccaferri

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1993 was Informer by Snow, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Snow - Informer
2. Silk - Freak Me
3. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang
4. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
5. Jade - Don't Walk Away

April 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1993 was Young At Heart by The Bluebells, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. The Bluebells - Young At Heart
2. Shaggy - Oh Carolina
3. Sybil - When I'm Good And Ready
4. Shabba Ranks - Mr Loverman

April 17, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1993 was Freak Me by Silk, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Silk - Freak Me
2. SWV - I'm So Into You
3. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
4. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
5. Men At Large - So Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1993 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:53 am and setting at 04:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1993 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1993

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Someone born on April 17, 1993 is:

32 years and 6 days old,

or 384 months and 6 days old,

or 1670 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11694 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1993?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1993.

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