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- Japan Hosokawa government begins
Catholic Encyclical
Pope John Paul II publishes encyclical Veritatis splendor
Famous Deaths
- Milt Thompson, American astronaut (Dynasoar, X-15), NASA test pilot and chief-engineer, dies at 67
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights
About August 6, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 30 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: Pray - Take That
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