What happened on Friday December 31, 1993?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1993:

• Death of Thomas J. Watson Jr., IBM Leader and Diplomat Thomas J. Watson Jr., who served as president of IBM from 1956 to 1971 and later became a distinguished diplomat, passed away at the age of 79. Watson was a pivotal figure in the early development of modern computing and played a significant role in shaping IBM's global technological leadership during the mid-20th century.
• Barbra Streisand's Rare Live Concert Performance Legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years, marking a significant moment in her illustrious entertainment career. This rare performance was highly anticipated by her fans and the music industry.
• Love Boat Actress Jill Whelan's Wedding Jill Whelan, known for her role in the popular television series 'The Love Boat', married Brad St. John at the age of 27. This personal milestone was of interest to fans of the beloved TV show.

Events in 1993

December 31, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1993

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1993

December 31, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Minnesota Vikings - Washington Redskins : 14 - 9

December 31, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1993 can also be written as 12/31/1993 in the US and as 31/12/1993 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1993 in December 1993 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1993:

• Ryan Blaney

  Professional NASCAR Cup Series driver who competes for Team Penske, known for his success in stock car racing and being part of a prominent...

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1993:

• Brandon Teena

  Transgender man whose tragic murder became a landmark case for LGBTQ+ rights and was depicted in the film 'Boys Don't Cry'.

• Arthur Dreifuss

  Film director and producer known for works like 'Murder in Amsterdam', who worked in the mid-20th century entertainment industry.

Famous people who died in 1993

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1993 was Hero by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Mariah Carey - Hero
2. Janet Jackson - Again
3. Ace Of Base - All That She Wants
4. Bryan Adams - All For Love
5. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)

December 31, 1993: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1993 was Twist And Shout by Chaka Demus & Pliers featuring Jack Radics & Taxi Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Chaka Demus & Pliers featuring Jack Radics & Taxi Gang - Twist And Shout
2. D:Ream - Things Can Only Get Better
3. Snap! featuring Niki Harris - Exterminate!
4. Take That - Could It Be Magic
5. K7 - Come Baby Come

December 31, 1993: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1993 was Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk
2. Jodeci - Cry For You
3. DRS - Gangsta Lean
4. Babyface - Never Keeping Secrets
5. Mariah Carey - Hero

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1993: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1993 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1993 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1994.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1993

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Someone born on December 31, 1993 is:

31 years 6 months old,

or 378 months and 1 day old,

or 1643 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11505 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1993?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1993?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1993.

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