Historical Events
- Colin Jackson runs world record 110m hurdles (12.91)
- Howard Stern is fired from WLUP-AM, Chicago
Event of Interest
Mother Teresa hospitalized with malaria
- Oslo Peace Accords signed, after secret negotiations in Norway, followed by a public ceremony in Washington, D.C. the following month
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Delfgaauw, Dutch philosopher (Johnson murderer!), dies at 80
- Sydney Arnold, British comic actor (The Meaning of Life, Top Secret!, Miss Jones & Son), dies at 93
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 20, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 10 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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