Wednesday December 22, 1993
US date format: 12/22/1993, UK date format: 22/12/1993
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on December 22, 1993). The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Meghan Trainor and Ali Lohan.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Hero by Mariah Carey.
In UK Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby was in the top 5 hits.
Schramm, directed by Jörg Buttgereit, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993
while Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Please Save My Earth.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Daytona USA or Betrayal at Krondor.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1993, at December 22 across the years or at December 1993 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 22, 1993?
Holidays
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
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Famous Birthday
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American singer-songwriter.
American singer.
Surfer.
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Famous Deaths
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actor (George Baxter - Hazel), dies of...
Director (Whiskey Galore!), dies at 81.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Schindler's List
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall
Country: United States of America
In the Name of the Father
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Alison Crosbie, Philip King
Country: United States of America
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Directed by: Henry Selick
Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey
Country: United States of America
Carlito's Way
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo
Country: United States of America
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 22, 1993?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
Top #5 Latin songs
- The Barrio Boyzz - Cerca De Ti
- Los Fantasmas del Caribe - Por Una Lagrima
- Las Triplets - Algo Mas Que Amor
- Bronco: El Gigante De America - Dos Mujeres Un Camino
- Pimpinela - El Amor No Se Puede Olvidar
Sport Games on December 22, 1993
NBA
American Basketball- Atlanta Hawks - Boston Celtics : 108 - 103
- Dallas Mavericks - Milwaukee Bucks : 86 - 96
- Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 98 - 90
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Chicago Bulls : 98 - 106
- Washington Bullets - Los Angeles Clippers : 92 - 109
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Cardiff - Swansea : 1 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Life in the Freezer
Starring: David Attenborough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Cracker
Written by: Jimmy McGovern
Directed by: Charles McDougall
Starring: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Lorcan Cranitch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
La petite vie
Starring: Claude Meunier, Serge Thériault, Marc Messier, Diane Lavallée
Country: Canada
Please Save My Earth
Directed by: Kazuo Yamazaki
Second Chances
Directed by: James Fargo
How old am I?
If December 22, 1993 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1993?
- LIFE: Miracles Of Birth
- Time: Gun Violence. Gun photograph for TIME by Dennis Chalkin; background from Nassau County Police-Gamma
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9412
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.201
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Like Water For Chocolate
By: Laura Esquivel
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in tum-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.
Wouldn'T Take Nothing For My Journey Now
By: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time, shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this best-selling spiritual classic.
Seinlanguage
By: Jerry Seinfeld
Seinfeld. For more than 33 million viewers, the Emmy Award-winning television show has become a Thursday night ritual. Even though the show has ended, Jerry Seinfeld's distinct
Lasher
By: Anne Rice
"SEDUCTIVE MAGIC...SPELLBINDING...Rice stages her scenes in a wide variety of times and locales, tapping deeply into the richest veins of mythology and history."--San
The Robber Bride
By: Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride is inspired by "The Robber Bridegroom," a wonderfully grisly tale from the Brothers Grimm in which an evil groom lures three maidens into his lair and
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Daytona USA
Battle Rush: Build Up Robot Tournament
Aah! Harimanada
Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions
Betrayal at Krondor
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 22, 1993?
On December 22, 1993 several famous people were born including, Meghan Trainor, Ali Lohan, Gabriel Medina.
Which famous people died on December 22, 1993?
Famous people died on December 22, 1993 include, Alexander Mackendrick, Alexander Mackendrick, Don DeFore.
What was the number one song in December 22, 1993?
The number one song in the week of December 22, 1993 was Hero by Mariah Carey in US and Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby in UK.
What were the top hits on December 22, 1993?
The top hits on December 22, 1993 were Hero by Mariah Carey, Again by Janet Jackson, All That She Wants by Ace Of Base in US and Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby, I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meat Loaf, Babe by Take That in UK.
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