What Happened on July 29, 1993

Historical Events

  • Cincinnati Reds pitcher Thomas Browning arrested for marijuana possession
  • Israeli Court of Appeal overturns (5-0) conviction of John Demjaujuk, saying not enough evidence he is Concentration Camp Ivan the Terrible
  • Walter Koenig (Chekov in Star Trek) suffers a mild heart attack

Famous Birthdays

  • Dak Prescott, American football quarterback (NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year 2016; Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 2022; Pro Bowl 2016, 18; Dallas Cowboys), born in Sulphur, Louisiana

Famous Deaths

  • AJA Quintus Bosz, Indonesian/Suriname lawyer, dies at 78
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About July 29, 1993

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
  • UK #1 Song: Pray - Take That