What happened on Thursday October 21, 1993?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1993:

• Burundi Political Assassination and Coup A catastrophic failed military coup in Burundi led by ex-President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza resulted in the tragic assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye. The political upheaval triggered a massive refugee crisis, with approximately 525,000 Hutus fleeing the country, marking a significant moment of political instability and ethnic tension.
• Kasparov Retains World Chess Championship Grandmaster Garry Kasparov successfully defended his world chess championship title by defeating British challenger Nigel Short, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest chess players in history.
• Twilight of the Golds Broadway Premiere The theatrical play "Twilight of the Golds" opened at the Booth Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of 29 performances. The play likely explored complex family dynamics or social themes.

Events in 1993

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1993

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1993

October 21, 1993 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1993 can also be written as 10/21/1993 in the US and as 21/10/1993 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1993 in October 1993 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1993:

• Kane Brown
• Käärijä

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1993:

• Sam Zolotow

  At 94, a us theater critic (ny times) dies.

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on October 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1993 was Dreamlover by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
2. Xscape - Just Kickin' It
3. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
4. Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
5. Billy Joel - The River Of Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1993 was Boom! Shake The Room by Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince - Boom! Shake The Room
2. Take That featuring Lulu - Relight My Fire
3. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
4. M People - Moving On Up
5. Chaka Demus & Pliers - She Don't Let Nobody

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1993 was Just Kickin' It by Xscape, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Xscape - Just Kickin' It
2. Tony Toni Tone - Anniversary
3. SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
4. Zhane - Hey Mr. D.J.
5. Mariah Carey - Dreamlover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:28 pm and setting at 11:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Oct 30, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1993

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Someone born on October 21, 1993 is:

31 years 6 months old,

or 378 months and 2 days old,

or 1643 weeks and 6 days old,

or 11507 days old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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