Wednesday February 17, 1993: on this day

February 17, 1993 was the 48th day of the year 1993, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 17, 1993 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 17, 1993, who was born and died on February 17, 1993, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1993, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Falling Down, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Newlyweds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1993 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1993?


February 17, 1993 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1993 can also be written as 2/17/1993 in the US and as 17/2/1993 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1993:

  • Haitian ferry boat capsize in storm, killing approximately 1,215 out of 1,500 passengers.
  • Mark foster swims world record 50 metre free style (21.60 seconds).

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February 17, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1993 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1993 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:17 am and setting at 03:08 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 17, 1993?


Famous people born on February 17, 1993:

  • Marc Márquez

    Spanish motorcycle racer, multiple-time MotoGP World Champion.

  • Kassidy Gifford

    American actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jannes Vansteenkiste

    Belgian footballer.

  • Nicola Leali

    Italian footballer.

  • AJ Perez

    Actor and model from the philippines (d. 2011).

  • Philip Wiegratz

    German actor.

  • Devin Logan
  • Harrison Mojica
  • Sam Oldham
  • Aaron Pierre
  • Matej Rojc
  • Giancarla Trevisan
  • Marta Bach
  • Mike Caffey
  • Elhaida Dani

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

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February 17, 1993: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 31 years 1 month old,

or 373 months and 12 days old,

or 1623 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11363 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 1993.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1993?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1993.

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February 17, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1993:

  • George E Wilburn

    Film editor, dies from emphysema aged 77.

  • Alfredo de Leon

    Leader (philippines red scorpio gang), killed.

  • Hans Baur
  • Jack Froggatt

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

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February 17, 1993: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1993:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1993:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1993:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Always Love You youtube
  2. - A Whole New World
  3. - Ordinary World
  4. - I'm Every Woman
  5. - Saving Forever For You

February 17, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1993 was No Limit by 2 Unlimited, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1993: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Limit
  2. - Little Bird / Love Song For A Vampire
  3. - Deep
  4. - The Love I Lost

February 17, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1993 was Hip Hop Hooray by Naughty By Nature, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1993: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hip Hop Hooray
  2. - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
  3. - Don't Walk Away
  4. - Get Away
  5. - I Will Always Love You youtube

February 17, 1993: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 1993 was El Costo De La Vida by Juan Luis Guerra 440, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1993: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 17, 1993 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Costo De La Vida
  2. - Cree En Nuestro Amor
  3. - Castillo Azul
  4. - Mio
  5. - 40 Y 20

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February 17, 1993: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1993 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Falling Down

Falling Down

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin

Country: United States of America

Run and Kill

Run and Kill

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Hin Sing 'Billy' Tang

Starring: Kent Cheng, Simon Yam, Danny Lee, Esther Kwan

Kill Zone

Kill Zone

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Cirio H. Santiago

Starring: David Carradine, Tony Dorsett, Rob Youngblood, Vic Trevino

Midnight Witness

Midnight Witness

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Peter Foldy

Starring: Paul Johansson, Maxwell Caulfield, Karen Moncrieff, Mick Murray

Wittgenstein

Wittgenstein

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Karl Johnson, Michael Gough, Tilda Swinton, John Quentin

February 17, 1993: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 1993 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Newlyweds

Newlyweds

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Edward Burns

Almost Home

Almost Home

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Tom Whitus

Motzki

Motzki

Release year: 1993

Para Elisa

Para Elisa

Release year: 1993

Directed by: Juanra Fernández

Celia

Celia

Release year: 1992

Directed by: Ann Turner

February 17, 1993: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1993 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wives Of Henry Viii by Antonia Fraser

The Wives Of Henry Viii

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An acclaimed biographer has written a six-week-long New York Times bestseller history about the six legendary wives of Henry VIII. "Admirably succeeds(s) in bringing alive the six women who wed England's ruler.

Truman by David McCullough

Truman

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Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about Harry S. Truman. His presidency was marked by events such as the atomic bombing in Japan and the outbreak of World War II.

Close Combat by W. E. B. Griffin

Close Combat

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CLOSE COMBAT can be W.E.B. Griffin's epic novel about World War II - a powerful, dramatic tribute for the brave men and woman who lived it...

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.

Healing And The Mind by Bill Moyers

Healing And The Mind

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Finally, the paperback edition (almost half-a million copies) of the massive bestseller! This companion volume to the PBS landmark has revolutionized the American way of thinking about health and sickness.

February 17, 1993: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 1993 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beat Head

Beat Head

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Atari Games

Dashin' Desperadoes

Dashin' Desperadoes

Platform: Sega Genesis

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Data East

Citadel 2

Citadel 2

Platform: BBC Micro

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle game

Publisher: Superior Software

Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise

Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise

Platform: DOS, Windows, Mac, iOS, Google Play

Genre: Adventure

Burntime

Burntime

Platform: Amiga, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game, Strategy

Publisher: Max Design

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1993?

On February 17, 1993 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1993?

On February 17, 1993 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1993?

On February 17, 1993 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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What happened in 1993?

1993 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Czechoslovakia separates into Czech Republic (Bohemia) and Slovakia
  • Harry Connick Jr arrested at a New York airport for gun possession
  • Gypsy Passion closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 55 performances

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What was the calendar for February 1993?

February 1993 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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