Historical Events
- 26th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Doubletree Hotel
- 34th Walker Cup: US, 19-5
- Dow Jones hits record high of 3612.13
- George Tiller, abortion doctor, shot in his arms by Rachelle Shannon
- Mattel & Fisher Price toy companies merge
- Sally Gunnell runs women's world record 400m hurdles (52.74")
Famous Weddings
Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger
Actress Kim Basinger weds actor Alec Baldwin
Famous Deaths
- Jean King, American actress (Night Has a Thousand Eyes), dies at 76
- Lucinda Ballard, US costume designer, wife of Howard Dietz, dies at 90
- Utpal Dutt, Indian actor and director (Manusher Adhikar), dies at 64
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 19, 1993
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
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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