What happened on Saturday April 24, 1993?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1993:

• Death of Oliver Tambo, Anti-Apartheid Leader Oliver Tambo, a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and key leader of the African National Congress (ANC), passed away. Tambo played a crucial role in the international struggle against apartheid and was instrumental in building global support for the liberation movement.
• Bishopsgate IRA Bombing An IRA bomb devastated the Bishopsgate area of London, resulting in the death of a news photographer and injuring 44 others. The bombing caused extensive damage to the financial district and was a significant terrorist incident.
• IRA Car Bombing in London A massive 1,000 kg car bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) exploded in London, causing significant destruction and claiming one life. This attack was part of the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland known as 'The Troubles'.
• Bowling Tournament Victory George Branham won the Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions, showcasing his skill in professional bowling.
• ABC News Analyst's Wedding Jeff Greenfield, a well-known news analyst for ABC, married Karen Gannett in a private ceremony.

Events in 1993

April 24, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1993

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1993

April 24, 1993 was a Saturday and it was the 114th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1993 can also be written as 4/24/1993 in the US and as 24/4/1993 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1993 in April 1993 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1993:

• Ben Davies

  Welsh international footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the Welsh national team, known for his defensive skills.

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1993:

• Oliver Tambo

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid leader who played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC) during the struggle against...

• Tran Duc Thao

  Vietnamese-French philosopher known for his work on phenomenology and Marxist theory, contributing significantly to post-colonial...

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1993 was Informer by Snow, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Snow - Informer
2. Silk - Freak Me
3. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang
4. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
5. Jade - Don't Walk Away

April 24, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1993 was Young At Heart by The Bluebells, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. The Bluebells - Young At Heart
2. Snow - Informer
3. Shaggy - Oh Carolina
4. Sybil - When I'm Good And Ready
5. Shabba Ranks - Mr Loverman

April 24, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1993 was Freak Me by Silk, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Silk - Freak Me
2. SWV - I'm So Into You
3. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
4. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
5. H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1993 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1993 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1993

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Someone born on April 24, 1993 is:

31 years 11 months old,

or 383 months and 30 days old,

or 1669 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1993?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1993.

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