What happened on Friday December 17, 1993?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1993:

• Schindler's List Theatrical Release Steven Spielberg's powerful historical drama 'Schindler's List' was released in the United States, depicting the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved approximately 1,200 Jews from certain death during the Holocaust. The film, shot primarily in black and white, became a landmark cinematic exploration of the Holocaust and human compassion during one of history's darkest periods.
• Controversy Over Taslima Nasrin Bangladesh Muslims issued a controversial call for violence against feminist writer Taslima Nasrin, escalating tensions surrounding her critical writings about religious fundamentalism and women's rights.
• Speed Skating World Record Kevin Scott set a new world record in the 1000-meter speed skating event.
• Boris Becker's Wedding Tennis champion Boris Becker, aged 26, married Barbara Feltus in a high-profile celebrity wedding.
• Death of Frederik Löwensteyn Frederik "Fried" Löwensteyn, a prominent Dutch lawyer and writer, passed away at the age of 71.
• Actor's Horse Riding Incident Barry Corbin, star of the popular TV series 'Northern Exposure', experienced a horse-riding accident.

Events in 1993

December 17, 1993: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1993

December 17, 1993: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Denver Nuggets - Charlotte Hornets : 96 - 99
• Golden State Warriors - Sacramento Kings : 109 - 94
• Los Angeles Lakers - Philadelphia 76ers : 94 - 105
• Milwaukee Bucks - Seattle SuperSonics : 97 - 127
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Clippers : 105 - 90

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Fulham - Hartlepool : 2 - 0
• Rotherham - Wrexham : 2 - 1
• Stockport - Plymouth : 2 - 3

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crewe - Preston : 4 - 3
• Doncaster - Chester : 3 - 4
• Shrewsbury - Mansfield : 2 - 2

December 17, 1993 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1993 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1993 can also be written as 12/17/1993 in the US and as 17/12/1993 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1993 in December 1993 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1993:

• Stephan James

  Canadian actor recognized for his performances in films like 'If Beale Street Could Talk' and 'Race'.

Famous people born in 1993

Famous people born on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1993 was Again by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1993 was Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Mr Blobby - Mr Blobby
2. Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
3. Take That - Babe
4. Elton John & Kiki Dee - True Love
5. The Bee Gees - For Whom The Bell Tolls

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1993 was Gangsta Lean by DRS, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. DRS - Gangsta Lean
2. Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk
3. Babyface - Never Keeping Secrets
4. Salt-N-Pepa - Shoop
5. Toni Braxton - Breathe Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1993 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1993 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 10:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1993 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1993

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Someone born on December 17, 1993 is:

31 years 6 months old,

or 378 months and 19 days old,

or 1646 weeks and 2 days old,

or 11524 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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