What happened on Wednesday July 21, 1993?

About July 21st, 1993, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 21, 1993, a significant political confrontation occurred in Kolkata when police opened fire on protesters near the Writers' Building, resulting in the death of 13 Congress workers. Led by Mamata Banerjee, the protest was centered on demanding mandatory photo voter ID cards. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in Banerjee's political trajectory, dramatically increasing her public sympathy and political support.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1993 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40
  • #1 UK song: Dreams by Gabrielle
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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July 21, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1993:

  • Kolkata Police Firing Incident On July 21, 1993, a significant political confrontation occurred in Kolkata when police opened fire on protesters near the Writers' Building, resulting in the death of 13 Congress workers. Led by Mamata Banerjee, the protest was centered on demanding mandatory photo voter ID cards. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in Banerjee's political trajectory, dramatically increasing her public sympathy and political support.
  • World Record in Women's Swimming Angela Kennedy set a world record in the 50-meter butterfly stroke, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and swimming technique.

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July 21, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 21, 1993?


July 21, 1993 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1993 can also be written as 7/21/1993 in the US and as 21/7/1993 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 21, 1993?


Famous people born on July 21, 1993:

  • Steven Adams

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  • Alycia Debnam-Carey

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July 21, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 19th and July 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 21, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

  1. - Can't Help Falling In Love youtube
  2. - Weak youtube
  3. - Whoomp! There It Is youtube
  4. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  5. - Knockin' Da Boots youtube

July 21, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1993 was Dreams by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

  1. - Dreams youtube
  2. - What Is Love youtube
  3. - Pray youtube
  4. - Tease Me youtube
  5. - What's Up? youtube

July 21, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1993 was Lately by Jodeci, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

  1. - Lately youtube
  2. - Whoomp! (There It Is)
  3. - Something's Goin' On
  4. - Weak youtube
  5. - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
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July 21, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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July 21, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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July 21, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1993 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 1993.

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How old is someone born on July 21, 1993?


Someone born on July 21, 1993 is:

31 years 9 months old,

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or 11599 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1993?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1993?

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