What happened on Friday August 20, 1993?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1993:

• Oslo Peace Accords Negotiated After extensive secret negotiations in Norway, the groundbreaking Oslo Peace Accords were concluded, representing a significant diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The negotiations, held at the Fafo Institute in Oslo, aimed to establish a framework for peaceful coexistence and Palestinian self-governance. The accords would ultimately be signed in a public ceremony in Washington, D.C. the following month, creating the Palestinian Authority and defining governance structures for the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
• Mother Teresa Hospitalized with Malaria Mother Teresa, the renowned Roman Catholic nun and humanitarian known for her charitable work in Calcutta, India, was hospitalized with malaria. Her health challenges highlighted the difficult conditions in which she worked to serve the poorest of the poor.
• Howard Stern Fired from Chicago Radio Station Controversial radio personality Howard Stern was fired from WLUP-AM in Chicago, marking another notable moment in his tumultuous broadcasting career. Stern was known for his provocative and boundary-pushing radio show.
• Colin Jackson Sets World Record in 110m Hurdles Welsh athlete Colin Jackson achieved a world record in the 110-meter hurdles, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and setting a new benchmark in track and field competition.

Events in 1993

August 20, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1993

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1993

August 20, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Cambuur - NAC Breda : 1 - 3

August 20, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1993 can also be written as 8/20/1993 in the US and as 20/8/1993 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1993 in August 1993 calendar

Famous people died on August 20, 1993:

• Tony Barton

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
2. Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
3. The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
4. Onyx - Slam
5. Jodeci - Lately

August 20, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
2. Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
3. Culture Beat - Mr Vain
4. Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
5. Take That - Pray

August 20, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Jodeci - Lately
2. SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
3. Toni Braxton - Another Sad Love Song
4. Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
5. Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX - Check Yo Self

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1993 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 09:44 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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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1993

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Someone born on August 20, 1993 is:

31 years 8 months old,

or 380 months and 3 days old,

or 1652 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1993?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1993.

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