What happened on Tuesday June 29, 1993?

About June 29th, 1993, in brief:

  • Historical events: Héctor Lavoe, legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer known for his influential work in Latin music, passed away. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1946, Lavoe was a pivotal figure in the New York salsa music scene during the 1970s and early 1980s, collaborating closely with Willie Colón and helping to define the salsa genre.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1993 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson
  • #1 UK song: Dreams by Gabrielle
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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June 29, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1993:

  • Héctor Lavoe's Death Héctor Lavoe, legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer known for his influential work in Latin music, passed away. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1946, Lavoe was a pivotal figure in the New York salsa music scene during the 1970s and early 1980s, collaborating closely with Willie Colón and helping to define the salsa genre.
  • Janet Jackson Tops US Music Charts Janet Jackson's hit single 'That's The Way Love Goes' from her album 'janet.' was the number 1 song in the United States for the week of June 28th to July 4th, 1993. The song was a significant commercial success and part of her critically acclaimed fifth studio album.
  • SWV Dominates R&B Charts R&B group SWV (Sisters With Voices) had the number 1 R&B song 'Weak' during the week of June 28th to July 4th, 1993. The track was a significant hit for the female R&B group during the early 1990s urban music scene.
  • Gabrielle Leads UK Music Charts British singer Gabrielle's single 'Dreams' topped the UK music charts for the week of June 28th to July 4th, 1993. This marked a significant moment in her rising music career during the early 1990s.

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June 29, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 29, 1993?


June 29, 1993 was a Tuesday and it was the 180th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1993 can also be written as 6/29/1993 in the US and as 29/6/1993 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 29, 1993?


Famous people born on June 29, 1993:

  • Lorenzo Henrie

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  • Harrison Gilbertson

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  • Jessa Rhodes
  • Anthon Cassman
  • Jordy van Deelen
  • David Houska
  • Gil Itzhak
  • Fran Kirby
  • Luise Kummer
  • Ryūtarō Megumi
  • Søren Mussmann
  • Pedro Nieves
  • Petrișor Petrescu
  • Alonso Quintero
  • Lazar Rosić
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June 29, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 1993:

  • Hector Lavoe

    Hector Lavoe was a legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer who significantly influenced Latin music during the 1970s and 1980s.

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June 29, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 29, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1993 was That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  2. - Weak youtube
  3. - Knockin' Da Boots youtube
  4. - Whoomp! There It Is youtube
  5. - Have I Told You Lately (Live) youtube

June 29, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 1993 was Dreams by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Dreams youtube
  2. - What Is Love youtube
  3. - Pray youtube
  4. - Tease Me youtube
  5. - What's Up? youtube

June 29, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 1993 was Weak by SWV, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Weak youtube
  2. - Knockin' Da Boots youtube
  3. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  4. - Whoomp! (There It Is)
  5. - Lately youtube
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June 29, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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June 29, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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June 29, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 1993 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 June 29, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 02:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1993.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1993?


Someone born on June 29, 1993 is:

31 years 9 months old,

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or 11621 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1993?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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