What happened on Sunday January 24, 1993?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1993:

• Assassination of Uğur Mumcu Prominent Turkish journalist and writer Uğur Mumcu was assassinated by a car bomb in Ankara, sparking widespread public outrage and protests against political violence. Mumcu was known for his investigative journalism and critical reporting on political and social issues in Turkey.
• CIA Headquarters Shooting Mir Aimal Kasi conducted a deadly shooting outside CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, killing two employees. This terrorist act raised significant concerns about domestic and international security threats.
• Polish Ferry Disaster The Polish ferry boat John Heweliusz sank off the coast of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, resulting in a tragic loss of 52 lives. The maritime accident highlighted the importance of maritime safety regulations and emergency response protocols.
• Danish Political Transition Social democrat Poul Nyrup Rasmussen succeeded conservative Poul Schlüter as Prime Minister of Denmark, marking a significant political shift in the country's governance.
• Soyuz TM-16 Space Mission The Soyuz TM-16 spacecraft was launched, continuing Russia's ongoing space exploration and research efforts in the post-Soviet era.
• US Male Figure Skating Championship Scott Davis won the United States Male Figure Skating Championship, showcasing his athletic prowess and skill in the competitive figure skating arena.
• Star-athon Fundraising Event The 14th annual star-athon successfully raised $24,000,000, demonstrating significant public support and charitable engagement.

Events in 1993

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1993

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1993

January 24, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 24th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1993 can also be written as 1/24/1993 in the US and as 24/1/1993 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1993 in January 1993 calendar

Famous people died on January 24, 1993:

• Thurgood Marshall

  Pioneering African American civil rights lawyer who became the first Black Supreme Court Justice, playing a crucial role in dismantling...

• Uğur Mumcu

  Prominent Turkish investigative journalist known for his critical reporting and advocacy for human rights and secularism.

• Gustav Ernesaks

  Gustav Ernesaks was a prominent Estonian composer and choral conductor who significantly contributed to the national musical heritage.

• Henry Abel Smith
• Eliane Montel

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on January 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Boyz II Men - In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)
4. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
5. Shanice - Saving Forever For You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1993 was Exterminate! by Snap! featuring Niki Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Snap! featuring Niki Harris - Exterminate!
2. Take That - Could It Be Magic
3. Michael Jackson - Heal The World
4. Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You?

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
4. Portrait - Here We Go Again!
5. After 7 - Baby I'm For Real/Natural High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:51 am and setting at 08:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1993

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Someone born on January 24, 1993 is:

32 years 2 months old,

or 386 months and 30 days old,

or 1682 weeks and 3 days old,

or 11777 days old,

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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

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

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