Monday August 23, 1993
US date format: 8/23/1993, UK date format: 23/8/1993
It was Monday, under the sign of Virgo (see birth chart on August 23, 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.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40.
In UK Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury was in the top 5 hits.
Three Colors: Blue, directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993
while Race Matters by Cornel West was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Politically Incorrect.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Cool Spot or Ancients 1: Deathwatch.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
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Events
- Fred McGriff and David Justice are 6th to hit back-to-back HRs twice in same game
- New York Dow Jones index reaches record high of 3,638.96 points
Famous Deaths
- Charles Scorsese: Actor (Cape Fear, Goodfellas, Wise...
- Edwina Lewis: Actress (Boy Who Cried Bitch), dies of...
- Victorine Hefting: Historian / Wife of Bert Baker, dies at...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Three Colors: Blue
Directed by: Krzysztof Kieslowski
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Benoît Régent
Country: United States of America
The Untouchables
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith
Country: United States of America
Dazed and Confused
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, Rory Cochrane
Country: United States of America
The Age of Innocence
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder, Linda Faye Farkas
Country: United States of America
Kalifornia
Directed by: Dominic Sena
Starring: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, Kathy Larson, David Milford
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 23, 1993?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own
- Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret
- Culture Beat - Mr Vain
- Bitty McLean - It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)
- Take That - Pray
Top #10 R&B songs
- SWV - Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown
- Toni Braxton - Another Sad Love Song
- Jodeci - Lately
- Janet Jackson - If
- Silk - Lose Control/Girl U For Me
- Ice Cube Featuring Das EFX - Check Yo Self
- 2Pac - I Get Around
- Tony Toni Tone - If I Had No Loot
- Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is)
- U.N.V. - Something's Goin' On
Sport Games on August 23, 1993
Premier League
UK Soccer- Aston Villa - Man United : 1 - 2
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Politically Incorrect
Face the Music
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
Labor in Power
Family Passions
Starring: Andrew Jackson, Donald Burda
Country: Germany
Mighty Max
Days to next August 23
If August 23, 1993 is your birthday you're 27 years, 1 month, 8 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 10 months, 22 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1993?
- LIFE: Elderly Parents
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: America the Violent -- Aug. 23, 1993
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9395
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.184
- RollingStone: Soul Asylum
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Race Matters
By: Cornel West
With a new introduction, the groundbreaking classic Race Matters affirms its position as the bestselling, most influential, and most original articulation of the urgent issues in America?s
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.
Reengineering The Corporation
By: Michael Hammer and James Champy
The most successful business book of the last decade, Reengineering the Corporation is the pioneering work on the most important topic in business today: achieving dramatic performance improvements.
After All These Years
By: Susan Isaacs
The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash, Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: her nouveau riche husband, Richie, is leaving her for a sultry, sophisticated, size-six MBA.
The Night Manager
By: John le Carré
"A beautifully polished, utterly knowing and palpitating book."TIMEEnter the new world of post Cold War espionage. Penetrate the secret world of ruthless arms dealers and drug smugglers who have risen to
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
B.O.B.
Cool Spot
Ancients 1: Deathwatch
Pac-Attack
Batman: The Animated Series
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 23, 1993?
On August 23, 1993 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is August 23, 1993?
On August 23, 1993 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on August 23, 1993?
On August 23, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1993?
On August 23, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 23, 1993?
On August 23, 1993 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on August 23, 1993?
Famous people died on August 23, 1993 include, Charles Scorsese, Edwina Lewis, Victorine Hefting.
What was the number one song in August 23, 1993?
The number one song in the week of August 23, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40 in US and Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury in UK.
What were the top hits on August 23, 1993?
The top hits on August 23, 1993 were Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, Whoomp! There It Is by Tag Team, Dreamlover by Mariah Carey in US and Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, The Key, The Secret by Urban Cookie Collective, Mr Vain by Culture Beat in UK.
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