What happened on Friday May 21, 1993?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1993:

• Xanana Gusmao Sentenced to Life Xanana Gusmao, a prominent opposition leader in East Timor, was sentenced to life imprisonment, highlighting the political tensions in the region during the struggle for independence.
• Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez Fired Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez was removed from office, marking a significant political upheaval in the country's governance.
• Robin Smith's Cricket Performance English cricketer Robin Smith scored an impressive 167 runs during the Texaco Trophy match against Australia, demonstrating his batting prowess.
• Dayanara Torres Wins Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, an 18-year-old from Puerto Rico, was crowned the 42nd Miss Universe, representing a significant achievement in the international beauty pageant.
• Janet Jackson's Top Song 'That's The Way Love Goes' by Janet Jackson was the number one song in the United States on May 21, 1993, reflecting the popular music landscape of the time.

Events in 1993

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1993

Newspapers from May. 21, 1993

May 21, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 141st day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1993 can also be written as 5/21/1993 in the US and as 21/5/1993 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1993 in May 1993 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1993:

• Ghali

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1993:

• John Frost

  British Army lieutenant-colonel famous for his crucial role in Operation Market Garden during World War II, a significant airborne military...

• John Dutton Frost
• Omar Pkhak'adze

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1993 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 09:30 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 21, 1993

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Someone born on May 21, 1993 is:

31 years 11 months old,

or 383 months and 2 days old,

or 1665 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11660 days old,

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

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1993.

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