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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 birth chart on December 22, 1993). The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
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..
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Schramm
Directed by: Jörg Buttgereit
Starring: Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Monika M., Micha Brendel, Carolina Harnisch
Sahibaan
Directed by: Ramesh Talwar
Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Sonu Walia
Enemy Gold
Directed by: Christian Drew Sidaris
Starring: Bruce Penhall, Mark Barriere, Suzi Simpson, Tanquil Lisa Collins
Grumpy Old Men
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith
American Yakuza
Directed by: Frank A. Cappello
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, Franklyn Ajaye
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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
- Meghan Trainor: American singer-songwriter.
- Ali Lohan: American singer.
- Gabriel Medina: Surfer.
- Raphaël Guerreiro
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Famous Deaths
- Alexander Mackendrick: Director (Whiskey Galore!), dies at 81.
- Don DeFore: actor (George Baxter - Hazel), dies of...
- Alexander Mackendrick: Boston, Massachusetts -- Director (Man...
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 22, 1993?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Mariah Carey - Hero
- Janet Jackson - Again
- Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
- Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
- Bryan Adams - All For Love
- D.R.S. - Gangsta Lean
- Salt 'N Pepa - Shoop
- Toni Braxton - Breathe Again
- Snoop Doggy Dogg - What's My Name?
- Michael Bolton - Said I Loved You.. But I Lied
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Mr Blobby - Mr Blobby
- Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
- Take That - Babe
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - True Love
- The Bee Gees - For Whom The Bell Tolls
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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Please Save My Earth
Directed by: Kazuo Yamazaki
A Woman's Guide to Adultery
Second Chances
Directed by: James Fargo
Life in the Freezer
Starring: David Attenborough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
La petite vie
Starring: Claude Meunier, Serge Thériault, Marc Messier, Diane Lavallée
Country: Canada
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
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