What happened on Saturday May 29, 1993?

About May 29th, 1993, in brief:

  • Historical events: A horrific hate crime occurred when Neo-Nazis murdered five Turkish women in Solingen, Germany, highlighting the ongoing racial tensions and xenophobic violence in post-reunification Germany.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1993 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson
  • #1 UK song: Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

More about May 29th, 1993? See below for more news and curiosities on May 29th, 1993.

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May 29, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1993:

  • Neo-Nazi Attack in Solingen A horrific hate crime occurred when Neo-Nazis murdered five Turkish women in Solingen, Germany, highlighting the ongoing racial tensions and xenophobic violence in post-reunification Germany.
  • Burundi's First Multiparty Election Burundi holds its first multiparty elections since independence, resulting in the election of Melchior Ndadaye from the Front for Democracy in Burundi, marking a significant democratic milestone.
  • Miss Sarajevo Beauty Pageant During the Bosnian War, a symbolic beauty pageant was held in besieged Sarajevo, drawing international media attention to the humanitarian crisis and resilience of citizens under siege.
  • Protests Against Milošević Large-scale protests erupted in Belgrade against Slobodan Milošević's regime, resulting in the arrest of opposition leader Vuk Drašković and his wife Danica.
  • UN Troops Killed in Somalia 24 Pakistani UN peacekeeping troops were killed in Mogadishu, Somalia, highlighting the dangerous conditions of international peacekeeping missions during this period.
  • Mongolia's First Direct Presidential Election Mongolia conducts its first direct presidential election, marking a significant step in the country's democratic transformation following the end of communist rule.
  • First Life Ball in Vienna The inaugural Life Ball takes place in Vienna, Austria, which would later become Europe's largest public charity event focused on HIV and AIDS awareness and support.
  • Venezuela's Presidential Succession The National Assembly of Venezuela designates Ramón José Velásquez as the successor to suspended President Carlos Andrés Pérez, signaling a period of political transition.
  • Guatemalan Presidential Crisis President Jorge Serrano Elías is forced to flee Guatemala after an unsuccessful self-coup attempt, demonstrating the political instability in the country.
  • Bolivia's New President Following the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement's victory, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada becomes president of Bolivia, representing a shift in the country's political landscape.
  • Jose Canseco's Pitching Mishap Texas Rangers player Jose Canseco unusually pitched the 8th inning in a lopsided 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, suffering a pitching performance that resulted in arm damage.

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

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What day of the week was May 29, 1993?


May 29, 1993 was a Saturday and it was the 149th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1993 can also be written as 5/29/1993 in the US and as 29/5/1993 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 29, 1993?


Famous people born on May 29, 1993:

  • Maika Monroe
    Maika Monroe

    American actress known for horror films like 'It Follows' and 'The Guest', who has also pursued professional kiteboarding.

  • Richard Carapaz
  • B.J. Goodson
  • Ethan Pinnock
  • Paulo Victor de Menezes Melo

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May 29, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1993:

  • Billy Conn

    Famous light heavyweight boxer known as the 'Pittsburgh Kid', renowned for his speed and skill in the ring.

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May 29, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1993 was That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  2. - Freak Me youtube
  3. - Knockin' Da Boots youtube
  4. - Weak youtube
  5. - Love Is youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1993 was Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - Five Live (EP) youtube
  2. - All That She Wants youtube
  3. - Sweat (A La La La La Long) youtube
  4. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  5. - Tribal Dance youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1993 was That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - That's The Way Love Goes youtube
  2. - Knockin' Da Boots youtube
  3. - Weak youtube
  4. - Freak Me youtube
  5. - I'm So Into You
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May 29, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 29, 1993 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 01:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 1993.

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How old is someone born on May 29, 1993?


Someone born on May 29, 1993 is:

31 years 11 months old,

or 383 months and 15 days old,

or 1667 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11673 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 29, 1993.

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