What Happened on April 26, 1993

Historical Events

  • "Shakespeare for My Father" opens at Helen Hayes Theatre, NYC; runs for 266 performances
  • Boeing 737 crashes at Aurangabad, kills 56

O'Brien Replaces Letterman

NBC announces Conan O'Brien to replace David Letterman on "Late Night"

  • STS-55 (Columbia) launches into orbit

About April 26, 1993

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Freak Me - Silk
  • UK #1 Song: Five Live Ep - George Michael & Queen with Lisa Stansfield