What happened on Tuesday May 18, 1993?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1993:

• Arrest of Mafia Boss Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola On May 18, 1993, Italian law enforcement successfully arrested notorious Mafia boss Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola. This significant operation represented a major blow to organized crime in Italy, demonstrating the ongoing efforts of authorities to dismantle powerful criminal networks.
• Copenhagen Riots and Police Violence During Maastricht Treaty Referendum On May 18, 1993, violent riots erupted in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen following the controversial approval of four Danish exceptions in the Maastricht Treaty referendum. In a shocking and unprecedented event since World War II, Danish police opened fire against civilian demonstrators, resulting in 11 people being injured. During the confrontation, a total of 113 bullets were discharged, marking a significant moment of civil unrest and state violence.

Events in 1993

May 18, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 18, 1993 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1993 can also be written as 5/18/1993 in the US and as 18/5/1993 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1993 in May 1993 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1993:

• Jessica Watson

  Jessica Watson is a famous Australian sailor who became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop around the world at age 16 in 2010,...

• Kyle (musician)

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Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1993:

• Heinrich Albertz

  Heinrich Albertz was a prominent German theologian and politician who served as the Mayor of Berlin during a significant period of post-war...

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Famous people who died on May 18th

May 18, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1993 was That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
2. Silk - Freak Me
3. H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots
4. Vanessa Williams & Brian McKnight - Love Is
5. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang

May 18, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1993 was Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield - Five Live (EP)
2. Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
3. Inner Circle - Sweat (A La La La La Long)
4. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
5. 2 Unlimited - Tribal Dance

May 18, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1993 was That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
2. H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots
3. SWV - Weak
4. Silk - Freak Me
5. SWV - I'm So Into You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1993 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 May 18, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 06:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1993

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Someone born on May 18, 1993 is:

31 years 11 months old,

or 383 months and 5 days old,

or 1666 weeks and 1 day old,

or 11663 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1993?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1993.

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