What happened on Sunday February 28, 1993?

About February 28th, 1993, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 28, 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) launched a controversial raid on the Branch Davidian religious compound near Waco, Texas. The operation, intended to serve a warrant to arrest group leader David Koresh on federal firearms violations, quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. The initial raid resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and six Branch Davidians, marking the beginning of a 51-day standoff that would become a significant and tragic event in modern American history.
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 1993 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
  • #1 UK song: No Limit by 2 Unlimited
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 28, 1993: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1993:

  • Waco Siege Begins: ATF Raid on Branch Davidian Compound On February 28, 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) launched a controversial raid on the Branch Davidian religious compound near Waco, Texas. The operation, intended to serve a warrant to arrest group leader David Koresh on federal firearms violations, quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. The initial raid resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and six Branch Davidians, marking the beginning of a 51-day standoff that would become a significant and tragic event in modern American history.
  • World Indoor Triple Jump Record Athlete Iolanda Chen sets a new world indoor record in the triple jump, achieving a hop-step distance of 14.46 metres.
  • 7th American Comedy Awards The 7th American Comedy Awards are held, with the popular sitcom Seinfeld emerging as a notable winner.
  • Anna Christie Closes on Broadway The theatrical production of Anna Christie concludes its run at the Criterion Theater in New York City after 54 performances.
  • Tony Curtis's Fourth Marriage Actor Tony Curtis marries Lisa Deutsch, marking his fourth marriage.

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February 28, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 28, 1993?


February 28, 1993 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1993 can also be written as 2/28/1993 in the US and as 28/2/1993 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 28, 1993?


Famous people born on February 28, 1993:

  • Danielle Victoria

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  • Emmelie de Forest

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February 28, 1993: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1993:

  • Ruby Keeler
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    Ruby Keeler was a prominent Canadian-American actress and dancer who rose to fame in Hollywood during the 1930s.

  • Ishirō Honda
  • Franco Brusati
  • Joyce Carey

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February 28, 1993: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1993 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 28, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1993 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - I Will Always Love You youtube
  2. - A Whole New World youtube
  3. - Ordinary World youtube
  4. - I'm Every Woman youtube
  5. - Nuthin' But A G Thang youtube

February 28, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1993 was No Limit by 2 Unlimited, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - No Limit youtube
  2. - Oh Carolina youtube
  3. - Give In To Me youtube
  4. - Are You Gonna Go My Way youtube
  5. - Little Bird / Love Song For A Vampire youtube

February 28, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1993 was Nuthin' But A "G" Thang by Dr. Dre, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

  1. - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang
  2. - Hip Hop Hooray
  3. - Get Away
  4. - Don't Walk Away youtube
  5. - I'm Every Woman (From "The Bodyguard")
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February 28, 1993: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 28, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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February 28, 1993: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1993 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 09:44 am and setting at 12:56 am.

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

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How old is someone born on February 28, 1993?


Someone born on February 28, 1993 is:

32 years 2 months old,

or 386 months and 15 days old,

or 1680 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11762 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1993?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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