What Happened on March 3, 1993

Historical Events

  • Howard Stern radio show premieres in Boston (WBCN 104.1 FM-evenings)

Famous Deaths

Albert Sabin (1906-1993)

Polish American physician who invented the oral polio vaccine, dies of heart failure at 86

  • Carlos Marcello, Tunisian-born gangster (b. 1910)
  • Carlos Montoya, Spanish-American flamenco guitarist (Suite Flamenca), dies of heart failure at 89
  • Cyril Collard, French composer, director, and actor (A Nos Amours), dies at 35
Died in 1993 1993 Highlights

About March 3, 1993

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
  • UK #1 Song: No Limit - 2 Unlimited