Historical Events
PGA Championship
75th PGA Championship Men's Golf, Inverness GC: Paul Azinger wins his first major title in a playoff with Greg Norman of Australia
The Goodbye Girl
Marvin Hamlisch and David Zippel's musical adaptation of Neil Simon's "The Goodbye Girl" closes at Marquis Theater, NYC, after 188 performances
Sports History
Nolan Ryan, 324th & final victory, Rangers 4, Indians 1
- NYC radio (WFAN) personality Don Imus' lung collapses for 2nd time
- Televangelist Robert Tilton announces he is divorcing Marte
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, English football player (Liverpool), born in Portsmouth, England
Famous Deaths
- Robert W. Kempner, German officer of justice in Prussia, dies at 93
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 15, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury
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