What Happened on August 30, 1993

Historical Events

Late Show with David Letterman

"Late Show with David Letterman" debuts on CBS, from the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC; Bill Murray is his first guest, Billy Joel performs

Event of Interest

150,000,000th visitor to the Eiffel Tower

Event of Interest

Hassan II mosque opens in Casablanca, second largest mosque in the world


Famous Deaths

  • Richard Jordan, American actor (Hunt for Red October, Posse), dies at 55
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About August 30, 1993

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
  • UK #1 Song: Mr Vain - Culture Beat