Historical Events
- 93rd US Golf Amateur Championship won by John Harris
Canadian Women's Open
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), London Hunt GC: Brandie Burton wins in a playoff from Betsy King
Famous Birthdays
Liam Payne (30 years old)
English pop singer (One Direction- "What Makes You Beautiful"), born in Wolverhampton, England
Famous Weddings
- Actress Elke Sommer (52) weds Wolf Walther (46)
Marlee Matlin
Actress Marlee Matlin (28) weds Kevin Grandalski (28) in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Dorian Corey, American actor (Paris is Burning), dies of AIDS at 56
- Henry J "Harry" Smeets, dealer of Volkskrant, dies at 56
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 29, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Mr Vain - Culture Beat
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