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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1993.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on December 1993: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of December 1993?


Events

  • 01 Dec 1993 Northwest Airlink plane crashes in Minnesota, killing 18.
  • 02 Dec 1993 A Websters musical Sunset Promenade premieres in LA
  • 04 Dec 1993 Dan Jansen skates world record 500 metre (35.92 seconds).
  • 05 Dec 1993 Timon of Athens closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 37 performances
  • 06 Dec 1993 Gunda Niemann skates ladies world record 5 km 7 13.29.
  • 07 Dec 1993 Robert Goulet undergoes prostate cancer surgery
  • 08 Dec 1993 4th Billboard Music Awards
  • 09 Dec 1993 My Fair Lady opens at Virginia Theater NYC for 165 performances
  • 10 Dec 1993 Dow Jones hits record 3740.67
  • 11 Dec 1993 59th Heisman Trophy Award: Charlie Ward, Florida State (quarterback).
  • 12 Dec 1993 Any Given Day closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 32 performances
  • 13 Dec 1993 Dow Jones hits record 3764.43
  • 14 Dec 1993 Moslem fundamentalists murder 12 Kroates / Bosnians in Algeria
  • 15 Dec 1993 British Premier Major / Irish Premier Reynolds signs Downing Street Declaration concerning Northern Ireland self determination
  • 16 Dec 1993 Red Shoes opens at Gershwin Theater NYC for 5 performances
  • 17 Dec 1993 Kevin Scott skates world record 1000 m
  • 18 Dec 1993 Kevin Scott skates world record 1000 metre (1:12.54).
  • 19 Dec 1993 Red Shoes closes at Gershwin Theater NYC after 5 performances
  • 20 Dec 1993 Donald Trump weds Marla Maples.
  • 24 Dec 1993 Alexander Mackendrick, British/US director (Lady Killers, Whiskey Galore!), dies at age 81.
  • 26 Dec 1993 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield (72) weds Joan Child
  • 27 Dec 1993 Candles, Snow, and Mistletoe opens at Palace Theater NYC for 7 performances
  • 28 Dec 1993 Dow-Jones hits record 3793.49
  • 29 Dec 1993 Courtney Love sues doctors for leaking news of her methadone treatment
  • 30 Dec 1993 Candles, Snow, and Mistletoe closes at Palace NYC after 7 performances
  • 31 Dec 1993 Barbra Striesand does her 1st live public concert in 20 years

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in December 1993?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
  2. - Againyoutube
  3. - Heroyoutube
  4. - All That She Wants
  5. - Shoop

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Mr Blobby
  2. - Twist And Shout
  3. - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
  4. - Exterminate!
  5. - Things Can Only Get Better

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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In the Name of the Father

In the Name of the Father

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Alison Crosbie, Philip King

Country: United States of America

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Jonathan Demme

Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell, Buzz Kilman

Country: United States of America

Please Save My Earth

Please Save My Earth

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Kazuo Yamazaki

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Randa Haines

Starring: Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Sandra Bullock

Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith

Books

Which were the most popular books released in December 1993?
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Without Remorse by Tom Clancy

Without Remorse

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Clancy shows how a man of ordinary character crossed the line between justice and morality in order to become the CIA Legend Mr. Clark.

Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Women Who Run With The Wolves

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"WOMEN WHO RUN WITH WOLVES" is more than a book. It's a gift of deep insight, wisdom, love, and compassion.

Decider by Dick Francis

Decider

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This is a smash hit novel. Who has never written the same story twice. (San Diego Union Tribune) In Decider, inheriting small shares in a successful track means

A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

A Dangerous Fortune

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The Windfield School is struck by tragedy in 1866 when a student drowns in an unidentified accident. His death and the aftermath of it set off a spiraling circle that would span decades.

Griffin & Sabine by Nick Bantock

Griffin & Sabine

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This elegantly designed address book, which incorporates Nick bantock’s beautiful artwork and writing, is infused with all the magic and mystery that the Griffin & Sabine Trilogy has to offer. It will rekindle the wonder and excitement of meaningful correspondence.