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August 23, 1993 was the 235th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 23, 1993 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 23, 1993, who was born and died on August 23, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40), movies (e.g. Three Colors: Blue, directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski), TV series (e.g. Politically Incorrect) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1993?
- August 23, 1993: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1993?
- August 23, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 23, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1993?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1993?
- Who was the Pope on August 23, 1993?
What day of the week was August 23, 1993?
August 23, 1993 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1993 can also be written as 8/23/1993 in the US and as 23/8/1993 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 1993: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1993:
- 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
August 23, 1993: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Aston Villa - Man United : 1 - 2
August 23, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 23, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1993 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 11:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1993.
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Who was born on August 23, 1993?
Famous people born on August 23, 1993:
- Taylor Decker
Taylor Decker is an American football offensive tackle who plays for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League.
- Iván López
Spanish professional footballer.
- Tyler Glasnow
American baseball player.
- August Grey
- Henrique Roberto Rafael
- Arutjun Kivirjai
- Junior Lokosa
- Iván López Mendoza
- Ásta Eir Árnadóttir
- Sebastián Cristóforo
- Valentin Gjokaj
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Kobe Bryant]()
Kobe BryantBryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
![Gene Kelly]()
Gene KellyAmerican actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
![Barbara Eden]()
Barbara EdenAmerican actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
![Rita Pavone]()
Rita PavoneRita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
![Rick Springfield]()
Rick SpringfieldAn australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
![Shelley Long]()
Shelley LongAmerican comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
![Jay Mohr]()
Jay MohrAmerican comedian, actor, and radio host.
![Vera Miles]()
Vera MilesAmerican actress and model miss kansas 1948.
August 23, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 30 years 7 months old,
or 367 months and 27 days old,
or 1599 weeks and 4 days old,
or 11197 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 1993.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1993?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1993?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1993.
August 23, 1993: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1993:
- Barney Kumana
South African journalist known for his anti-apartheid activism.
- Victorine Hefting
Bert baker's wife, historian, dies at 88.
- Charles Scorsese
Actor (cape fear.
- Edwina Lewis
Actress, "boy who cried butch", dies at 42 from a heart attack.
- Luciano Charles Scorsese
- Edvard Ravnikar
- Gregory Gaye
- Dinmuchamed Kunaev
- Mohammed Aziz Lahbabi
- Piero Parini
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Lori Nelson]()
Lori NelsonLori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
![Kathleen Freeman]()
Kathleen FreemanChicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
![Brock Peters]()
Brock PetersNyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd
August 23, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1993:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1993:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1993: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1993 was Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is
- Mariah Carey - Dreamlover
- Jodeci - Lately
- Soul Asylum - Runaway Train
August 23, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1993 was Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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
August 23, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1993 was Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown by SWV, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 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
August 23, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 1993 was Mi Tierra by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 23, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Mi Tierra
- Luis Miguel - Ayer
- Los Fantasmas del Caribe - Ella Es
- Selena - No Debes Jugar
- Vicente Fernandez - Lastima Que Seas Ajena
August 23, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Three Colors: Blue
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Krzysztof Kieslowski
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Benoît Régent
Country: United States of America
The Untouchables
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith
Country: United States of America
Dazed and Confused
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey, Rory Cochrane
Country: United States of America
The Age of Innocence
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder, Linda Faye Farkas
Country: United States of America
Kalifornia
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Dominic Sena
Starring: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, Kathy Larson, David Milford
Country: United States of America
August 23, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 1993 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Politically Incorrect
Release year: 1993
Face the Music
Release year: 1993
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
Labor in Power
Release year: 1993
Missing Persons
Release year: 1993
Country: United States of America
Exosquad
Release year: 1993
Written by: Jeff Segal
Starring: Robby Benson, Ken Camroux, Garry Chalk, Garrison Christiohn
Country: United States of America
August 23, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 23, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Hidden Life Of Dogs
By: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, an anthropologist, revealed the nature of pack dynamics to readers long before Dog Whisperer. This led to a new understanding of dogs' needs and desires. In
Pigs In Heaven
By: Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver's bestseller Pigs in Heaven, which continues her story of Turtle and Taylor Greer (a Native American girl) picks up from her classic The Bean Trees.
Reengineering The Corporation
By: Michael Hammer and James Champy
Reengineering the Corporation, the best-selling business book of the past decade, is the groundbreaking work on the most important topic today in business: achieving dramatic performance improvement.
Mama Makes Up Her Mind
By: Bailey White
Bailey White's unique world is yours. Belle, her aunt, may invite you to visit her bellowing pet alligator. Jimbuddy, her uncle may be a delight with his talent for losing.
After All These Years
By: Susan Isaacs
Rosie Meyers is pleasantly surprised to learn that Richie, her new-rich husband, has decided to leave her for a sophisticated, size-six MBA.
August 23, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 23, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Duke Nukem II
Brutal Sports Football
Ardy Lightfoot
Dennis the Menace
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold
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 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
What happened in 1993?
1993 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Czechoslovakia separates into Czech Republic (Bohemia) and Slovakia
- Harry Connick Jr arrested at a New York airport for gun possession
- Gypsy Passion closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 55 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1993?
August 1993 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
